The Library of Congress is constantly in the process of improving its products and services to better assist its patrons, friends and researchers. Recently we launched a series of updates to the website, enabling users to find and use our online materials more easily.
The Librarys main web search function has been improved. A new feature allows users to narrow their search results by language and location. In addition, the homepage and search-results pages have updated search boxes that allow users to refine their search by format, such as books, photos and maps.
Speaking of maps, the Library has implemented a new object page initially limited to some 9,500 maps from the Geography and Maps Division that present material in a cleaner, simpler layout. An improved zoom feature lets you better examine the finer details of the map images, including a full screen view. And, you can take your map on the go, as it were, thanks to better mobile-device functionality and the now-Library-standard features such as social-media sharing.