Does this search the entire Library of Congress catalog?

By default, it searches digitized and online items. To include non-digitized catalog records from the full OPAC, the 'all' parameter must be set to true.

What citation formats are supported?

The skill can retrieve pre-formatted citations in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles directly from the LOC item metadata.

Is an API key required for this skill?

No, the Library of Congress JSON API does not require an API key or authentication, though the skill follows rate-limiting etiquette.

How do I filter results by date?

You can use the 'dates' parameter with a YYYY/YYYY format to narrow your search results to a specific historical time range.

Can I download images and files using this skill?

Yes, the skill provides access to resource URLs and download links for digitized materials available in the LOC collection.

Library of Congress Catalog Search

Name: Library of Congress Catalog Search
Author: kltng

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学習とドキュメンテーション

Searches and retrieves records from the Library of Congress digital collections for humanities research and archival discovery.

This skill enables Claude to interact directly with the Library of Congress (LOC) digital archives, providing access to a vast array of digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, and maps. It handles the nuances of the LOC JSON API, such as specific parameter formatting for facets and dates, allowing researchers to find primary sources, retrieve structured citations (APA, Chicago, MLA), and access download links for historical materials. It is an essential tool for humanities research, fact-checking historical records, and cross-referencing bibliographic data across library systems.

主な機能

01Search digitized books, photos, maps, manuscripts, and newspapers

021 GitHub stars

03Filter results using complex facets like subject, location, and language

04Retrieve pre-formatted citations in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles

05Access direct download links and alternative metadata formats like MARCXML

06Look up specific archival items via LCCN or unique identifiers

ユースケース

01Cross-referencing digital holdings between the LOC and other library catalogs

02Generating accurate bibliographies and citations for academic writing

03Conducting historical research by finding primary source manuscripts and maps

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kltng/humanities-skills loc-catalog

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主な機能

01Search digitized books, photos, maps, manuscripts, and newspapers

021 GitHub stars

03Filter results using complex facets like subject, location, and language

04Retrieve pre-formatted citations in APA, Chicago, and MLA styles

05Access direct download links and alternative metadata formats like MARCXML

06Look up specific archival items via LCCN or unique identifiers

ユースケース

01Cross-referencing digital holdings between the LOC and other library catalogs

02Generating accurate bibliographies and citations for academic writing

03Conducting historical research by finding primary source manuscripts and maps