UDC belongs to the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC).
The nine member libraries share circulating materials with each other and have a common library catalog.
You can use the catalog to look for materials in all of the libraries' collections at one time, or you can limit your search to any one of the libraries.
The Washington, D.C. area is also home to many other libraries and archives with important collections that may be valuable for research. These institutions are not members of WRLC, so UDC students and faculty do not automatically have borrowing privileges. Please contact the individual libraries regarding their policies.
There are two dozen branches around the city and all UDC students and faculty are entitled to a card, which also provides access to their electronic resources. Collection includes current subscriptions and microfilm holdings of back issues for newspapers, magazines and journals that focus on Washington, D.C., and African-American magazines, journals and out-of-state local newspapers. Online access to many regional and African-American publications is provided through the library's website.
The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., serves the city, its residents and visitors as an educational institution that promotes knowledge of the past for better understanding of the future. The Society collects, preserves and shares the rich history of our nation's capital. You will need to make an appointment to use the research materials.
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and is the oldest cultural institution in the United States. Anyone age 16 and over with a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or passport may obtain a reader identification card. All material must be used on site. There are also many valuable digital collections.
