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>> Narrator: There's
more treasure in books
than all the pirates
loot on Treasure Island.
The Library of Congress offers
and provides access to knowledge
that is rich, diverse, and
engaging, a treasure trove
of materials to arouse
your intellectual
and creative endeavors.
You are undertaking the
duty of the treasure hunter
to find the most
spectacular treasure,
the Library of Congress'
surplus books program.
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>> LOC Staff: Hi, welcome to
the surplus books program.
We offer free books
to libraries, schools,
and organizations
in need of books.
Now to get started eligible
applicants can start
by completing an
application form as well
as submitting a letter
of introduction.
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Once approved, the
journey begins here
in the Madison Building.
We have virtually every
kind of book imaginable.
You'll be able to sort
through our huge collection
of brand new books such as
fiction, non-fiction, medical,
cookbooks, books on audio,
well you get the idea.
You may pick out your
books from the many aisles
that we have available.
Put them here on your assigned
shelf then you can take the book
home with you or make
arrangements to have shipped.
And that's it, that's the
surplus books program.
We can't wait to have you
start your journey here.
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