Just Browse
You don’t have to register online to visit the Library’s exhibitions, explore the Art and Architecture of the Jefferson Building, access Lesson Plans and Online Activities, or Plan Your Visit. These things and more are available without an account.
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Why Register?
Create an account with myLOC and experience exclusive features:
Start your own onsite collection
Add items to My Collection with a "click." Sign in and browse. Items available for My Collection are labeled "Add to My Collection."
The top right corner of the screen continuously displays a current count of the items in My Collection.
Registration
Register with the Library or use your Live ID account.
Library Registration
All patrons can complete the registration form to create an account.
The Library reserves the right to notify a parent/teacher of a minor’s attempt to create an account. The parent/teacher will receive an e-mail notification and is given the option to cancel the account from the e-mail. Upon canceling the account, the parent/teacher will receive an e-mail confirmation.
Read the Library’s Privacy Policy
Live ID Registration
Simplify the registration process by using your Live ID account. You will be redirected to the Live ID Web site to verify your Live ID account.
Sign In
Sign in to myLOC from the home page. Upon signing in, a list of the latest items added to My Collection will appear on the home page.
If you attempt to access information that requires you to sign in, you will be prompted to do so.
Provide your username and password.
After signing in, a personal greeting will appear at the top of the page with a notification of the amount of items in My Collection.
Sign Out
Sign out of myLOC by clicking the "Sign Out" link at the top of the page. This link appears after you have signed in.
My Account
All registration information is stored in your personal account. Edit your account information and change your password upon signing in. Access to your account is available at the top of every page.
My Collection
Upon signing in, add or remove items from My Collection.
