"A Library of Congress catalog card number is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its cataloged collections. Librarians use it to locate a specific Library of Congress catalog record in the national databases and to order catalog cards from the Library of Congress or from commercial suppliers. The Library of Congress assigns this number while the book is being cataloged." (Library of Congress) |
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There is no charge for a Library of Congress Catalog Card Number (LCCN). However, participating publishers/authors are obligated to send a complimentary copy of all books for which a Preassigned Control Number (PCN) was provided immediately upon publication. Please note that all books submitted to the Library of Congress in compliance with the PCN Program are property of the Library of Congress and therefore are not returnable. |
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| Requirments to participate |
| RDMc Publishing will file with the PCN upon your request, however, you the author must submit a copy of your book to the Library of Congress upon publication. If you do not submit a book to the Library of Congress within 30 days of publication RDMc Publishing will submit one, on your behalf, and charge you the full publishing cost. |
| You must send a copy of your book to LOC at: |
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Library of Congress
Cataloging in Publication Division
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20540-4320 |
| Note: You cannot participate in the PCN after your book is published. |
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| Please fill out the information form to participate in the LCCN/PCN |
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| Download the form below and email it to publish@rdmcpublishing.com |
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