How long does it take to obtain an account number and password?
… How do I get an ISSN? The mailing address is: Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C.20559 Tel.: (202) 707-3000 Email: copyinfo@loc.gov How can I get cataloging for a book which is already published? What is the difference between the Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Program and the PCN program? The Cataloging in Publication program creates catalog records for forthcoming books most likely to be widely acquired by U.S. libraries. The catalog record (also known as CIP data) is sent to the publisher and printed on the verso of the title page. A machine readable version of the record is also distributed to libraries, book dealers, and bibliographic networks worldwide via the Library’s MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) Distribution Service. The Preassigned Control Number program assigns a Library of Congress Control Number (aka Library of Congress Card Number) to titles most likely to be acquired by the Library of Congress as well as some other categories of
