Users who have not yet obtained a Library of Congress library card may request that materials from the general collections be retrieved in advance of their visit. You should first identify needed materials by searching the Library's online catalog.
Advance Reserve Service is available for items from the General Collections of the Library only. The online catalog record for these items bear the following notation: "Request in: Jefferson or Adams Bldg General or Area Studies Reading Rms."
Requests for the Advance Reserve Service must be made at least one week in advance. For International researchers, please request the Advance Reserve Service at least two weeks in advance
