The National Library of Education was created in 1994, however the library collection began around 1872. The library serves as the federal government's primary education information resource to the public, education community, and other government agencies.
The Library's collection focuses on education, but also includes fields such as law, public policy, economics, urban affairs, sociology, history, philosophy, and information science. The Library also serves as a depository under the Federal Depository Library Program of the U.S. Government Printing Office, making available documents produced by various other federal government agencies.
The Library offers information, statistical, and referral services to the Department of Education and other government agencies and institutions, and to the public.
Online Library Resources
Library Catalog search the National Library of Education's catalog for print and electronical materials available through InterLibraryLoan.
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) an internet-based digital library of education research and information sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) includes practical guides, intervention reports, reviews of recent education research and the studies database of all WWC-reviewed studies.
Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) intended to help researchers identify and contact organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.
