As midterms approach, we’ve noticed students spending some extra time at the UDC Libraries. We’re so happy to see you making use of our books, study spaces, and expert librarians, but today we’d also like to introduce you to some other local and virtual libraries worth checking out (once you’ve finished your essay, of course).
As a UDC student, you aren’t limited to just the UDC library. We have a partnership with other universities in the DC metro area, allowing you to visit their facilities, use their computers, and browse and borrow books! Just make sure to bring your UDC OneCard! (Free to visit)
With 26 locations around the District, there’s sure to be a local branch near you. As a UDC student you are eligible for a library card, even if you don’t live in Washington. All you need to get a DCPL card is your UDC OneCard! If you have a chance, take a trip downtown and visit the exhibits, café, and (yes) slide at the flagship branch Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. (Free to visit)
The largest library in the world, the Library of Congress offers visitors a chance to explore over 170 million items, including rare manuscripts, maps, and photographs. Be sure to take a tour of the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Building with its grand dome and intricate murals. (Free to visit)
Right next door to the Library of Congress is the Folger Shakespeare Library, home to exhibitions, live performances, and the famous Folger First Folios. (Free to visit, $15 suggested donation)
Located in a historical Carnegie Library facing the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the DC History Center features exhibits and programming. The Kiplinger Research Library, a non-circulating, special collections repository of Washington, DC history, is also located at the DC History Center. (Free to visit, research appointments must be requested at least one week prior)
This volunteer effort aims to digitize and archive cultural works, providing over 75,000 free eBooks, mostly from the public domain. No special apps are required to access these materials. Some audio and video files are also available, although Project Gutenberg no longer collects new versions of these formats. (Free to use)
An extension of the Internet Archive, Open Library provides controlled access to digitized books and other files. Open Library’s universal catalog provides links to discover, borrow, and read from the Internet Archive’s collections. (Free to use, some features require a free account to access)
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