Does the Library offer Internet training?
The Library doesn’t, but training is available locally. Reading Room staff provide only a limited amount of technical support. Back to Questions • What do I need in order to use an Internet workstation? The Library of Congress is open to researchers over the age of eighteen. Researchers wishing to use any Library of Congress facilities, including public Internet workstations, should obtain a Reader Identification Card issued by the Library of Congress, in LM-G40, which requires a photo ID and proof of address. Users may be required to sign in before using a workstation in some reading rooms, which may have additional entrance requirements. Back to Questions • May I check my email? These workstations are intended for research and reference use only. The Library does not provide facilities for visitors or tourists wishing to check their email. Researchers may check their email, but content-based searching of the Library’s online catalog and subscription databases takes precedence over em
