The Rio de Janeiro Library of Congress is an institution located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that serves as a regional center for the Library of Congress (LOC) in the United States. It is one of several overseas offices established by the LOC to assist in the dissemination and preservation of knowledge and resources related to Brazilian and Latin American studies.
This branch of the Library of Congress plays a crucial role in gathering, organizing, and providing access to valuable resources pertaining to Brazil's history, culture, and literature, as well as those related to other Latin American countries. The collection of the Rio de Janeiro Library of Congress encompasses a vast array of materials, including books, periodicals, maps, photographs, and audiovisual materials, among others.
Moreover, the Rio de Janeiro Library of Congress serves as a research hub and promotes scholarly activities, collaborating with academic institutions, researchers, and experts in the local area. It offers numerous services, such as reference assistance, interlibrary loan, and bibliographic training, to facilitate research and learning endeavors.
By being the regional arm of the Library of Congress in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro branch contributes to the exchange of knowledge between Brazil and the United States, as well as to the enrichment of academic and cultural understanding of Brazil's heritage within the global community.
