A short history of the Library of Congress since its establishment in 1800 is traced in the introduction, which also contains a brief narrative overview of the year's activities including special services, a Bicentennial program, exhibits, publications, appropriations, copyright, and automation. Separate chapters are devoted to the activities and achievements of six major components of the Library of Congress: Processing Department, Congressional Research Service, Reference Department, Law Library, Administrative Department, and Copyright Office. Appendixes include statistics and financial information as well as lists of exhibits, concerts, lectures and programs, and publications. An organization chart is included, along with lists of board and committee members and consultants. (LS)