Question: Do I need to obtain permission to an image from the Library of Congress?

Answer: With few exceptions, the Library of Congress does not own copyright in the materials in its collections and does not grant or deny permission to use the content mounted on its website.

Question: Can I preregister my work?

Answer: "Yes, You can preregister your work only if: your work is unpublished; and, creation of your work has begun; and, your work is being prepared for commercial distribution; and, your work is one of the following: motion picture, musical work, sound recording, computer program, book, or advertising photograph. "

Question: Will my Cataloging In Publication (CIP) copy fulfill my mandatory deposit obligation?

Answer: No. CIP is a separate program within the Library of Congress that requires participating publishers to submit one copy of published works. The CIP is in addition to the two copies required for mandatory deposit.

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