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>> Narrator: There's
more treasure in books

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than all the pirates
loot on Treasure Island.

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The Library of Congress offers
and provides access to knowledge

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that is rich, diverse, and
engaging, a treasure trove

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of materials to arouse
your intellectual

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and creative endeavors.

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You are undertaking the
duty of the treasure hunter

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to find the most
spectacular treasure,

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the Library of Congress'
surplus books program.

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>> LOC Staff: Hi, welcome to
the surplus books program.

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We offer free books
to libraries, schools,

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and organizations
in need of books.

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Now to get started eligible
applicants can start

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by completing an
application form as well

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as submitting a letter
of introduction.

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Once approved, the
journey begins here

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in the Madison Building.

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We have virtually every
kind of book imaginable.

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You'll be able to sort
through our huge collection

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of brand new books such as
fiction, non-fiction, medical,

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cookbooks, books on audio,
well you get the idea.

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You may pick out your
books from the many aisles

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that we have available.

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Put them here on your assigned
shelf then you can take the book

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home with you or make
arrangements to have shipped.

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And that's it, that's the
surplus books program.

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We can't wait to have you
start your journey here.

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