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The library of Congress in the U.S is the biggest in the world. It contains millions of books, recordings, and photographs, newspapers, maps, and manuscripts. It's a hub of information for the people who need access to knowledge to enrich their minds. The library offers services that include acquisitions, archival descriptions, ask a librarian portal, cataloging classification, cooperative cataloging programs, duplication services, interlibrary loan, law library, library card, linked data services, and preservation. This library also provides programs that include the American folklife center, concerts, digital preservation, poetry and literature, fedlink, and world digital library. The library of Congress is on the mission to maintain the universal collection of history and creativity of the American people. It is preserving great heritage.

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$100M to $500M
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Legislative Bodies, Libraries & Archives Companies
1800
What departments Library of Congress employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation28.1%
Education - Other22.7%
Computer / IT16.6%
Administrative10.4%
Business Operations9.2%
Management - Other7.5%
Media & Communications5.5%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Library of Congress employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Library of Congress: Newcomers: 23%, Experiencers: 16%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 42%. Library of Congress employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Library of Congress employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Library of Congress: American University, Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Research Service. Typical Library of Congress employees have worked at American University.
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American University
Architect of the Capitol
Congressional Research Service
What industries did Library of Congress employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Library of Congress: Colleges / Universities, Niche Education, Elementary & Secondary School, Public Administration, Child Day Care Companies. Library of Congress employees most likely come from a Colleges / Universities industry background.
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Where did Library of Congress employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Library of Congress: Small: 34%, Medium: 16%, Large: 50%. Most Library of Congress employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Library of Congress study?
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Where did employees at Library of Congress study?
George Mason University
The Catholic University of America
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Library of Congress?
Time employed at Library of Congress: <1: 8%, 1-3: 23%, 4-8: 21%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 14%, 20+: 17%. Most Library of Congress employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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How does Library of Congress rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Library of Congress: 54.0% Male and 46.0% Female. Age ratio at Library of Congress: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 21%, 31-40: 28%, 41-50: 22%, 51-60: 19%, 60+: 10%. Library of Congress rates - 4.0% less female than the industry average. Most Library of Congress employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does Library of Congress rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Library of Congress: low. Library of Congress ranks low for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Library of Congress employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Library of Congress: American University, Congressional Research Service, DC Public Library, Department of Justice, Georgetown University. People who work at Library of Congress most typically go on to work for the American University.
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American University
Congressional Research Service
DC Public Library
Department of Justice
Georgetown University