|| Before You Ask ||
Services We Provide
- Basic research assistance related to music, theater, and dance
- Answers to queries requiring resources unique to the Library of Congress
- Response within 5 business days
Services We Cannot Provide
- Extensive research, due to time and staff constraints
- Compilation of extensive bibliographies
- Requests for information connected with contests
- Completion of school or work assignments
You can also visit the Performing Arts Reading Room Web site, the Concerts from the Library of Congress Web site or read through our Frequently Asked Questions.
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For reference questions, proceed to the online form and get answers via email.

Contact us by Phone or Fax
(202) 707-5507
Fax: (202) 707-0621

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Music Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4710
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|| Additional Performing Arts Resources ||
We suggest that you
- Consult your local library first
- Read our reference correspondence policy
Also, try consulting these online resources
- Library of Congress Online Catalog to search for materials in the Library's collections
- Help! I can't find what I was looking for...
- Search Music, Theater and Dance collections
- Performing Arts Encyclopedia
- About sheet music at the Library of Congress
- Searching copyright records
- Ordering copies of Music, Theater or Dance materials