Over time, Congress cemented its authority over the library. An 1897 law requires a president’s pick for the librarian to be approved by the Senate.

This stunning Iowa library feels miles away from the Midwest, outfitted with spiral staircases and rich wood details fit for ...

The Library of Congress is not a community lending library. By law, it stocks pretty much every copyrighted book published in the United States. And it doesn’t allow children to access its holdings.

Instead, Congress chose to authorize the Librarian of Congress to “make rules and regulations for the government of the Library,” and, pursuant to those rules, interim Principal Deputy ...

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. Here’s more about the library and the mystery of who’s in charge now.

World's largest library holds important histories, including educational documents from the state of Georgia.

The Library of Congress has disputed there was a change in leadership, Politico reports, saying it's awaiting guidance from Congress.

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as replacements has morphed into an enormous fight ...

Thomas Jefferson wanted to donate his personal collection of books to the Library of Congress. But critics thought those books were un-American.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will also serve temporarily as librarian of Congress after the dismissal of Carla Hayden.

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, is worth a closer look during this time of tumult.

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as replacements has morphed into an enormous fight ...