Surplus Books Program

Books

Eligibility:

  1. must be located in the United States
  2. Full-time, tax supported or nonprofit educational institution: school, school system, college university, museum or public library.
  3. Agency of local, state or federal government. (4) Nonprofit institution or organization that has tax-exempt status under the provisions of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (see 41 CFR 101-44.207 (a)(17)) and that operates a library and/or research center open to the public.

Letter requesting approval

Must also provide a letter requesting approval on the organization’s existing letterhead addressed to:

Joseph Mahar

Head of Surplus Books Program Acquisitions Fiscal,
Overseas and Support Division Library of Congress 101
Independence Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20540-4204 1.

Library of Congress information:

The Surplus Books Program is located in room LM-B03,
of the Library of Congress Madison Building, 1
01 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.

Hours of operation are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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Books