Washington, DC, USA
Library of Congress
One of the largest Asian collections outside Asia.
- Type
- Library
- Format
- In person
- Who can use it
- Anyone aged 16 or over. Under-18s also need a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.
- Reader card or guest pass
- Free Reader Identification Card, valid for two years
- Borrowing
- Reference only: material is read in the reading rooms
- Before your first visit
- Register in person at a Reader Registration Station with government-issued photo ID.
- Buddhist and language collections
- Large Asian collections
Independent listing by Dharma Jobs, not affiliated with or endorsed by this institution. Last checked October 2026. Admission rules, fees and opening hours change, so always confirm with them before you visit.
