|| Before You Ask ||
Services We Provide
- Answers to queries regarding the one-of-a-kind ethnographic Archive of Folk Culture collections
- Basic research assistance related to folklore and folklife, ethnomusicology, oral history
- Response within 5 business days
Services We Cannot Provide
- Complete information on commercial recordings - contact the Recorded Sound Reference Center for more assistance
- Copyright/public domain research on folk songs - contact the Copyright Office
- Copies of sheet music - contact the Performing Arts Reading Room
You can also visit the American Folklife Center Web site or read through our Frequently Asked Questions.
Ask a Librarian Online
For reference questions, proceed to the online form and get answers via email.
Contact us by Phone or Fax
(202) 707-5510
Fax: (202) 707-2076
Written Correspondence *
American Folklife Center
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington DC 20540-4610
* Please note: information on mail delays
|| Additional Folklife Resources ||
We suggest that you
- Consult your local library first
- Read our reference correspondence policy
Also, try consulting these online resources
