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Published 09.05.2020 00:00

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LOC Collections

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that LOC Collections is the entirety of digital materials in the Library of Congress, made browsable and searchable in an app. The collection is also available online. Links to the items can be shared via email, text, or other social media on the device, taking the recipient to the item on the Library of Congress website. The app is rated for 12 and up in the app store due to some collections containing mature content, including profanity, nudity, and outdated stereotypes and practices, and the "N" word. Because these are primary source documents presented without commentary or context, it's a good idea to guide a younger teen's experience if they're lookng up sensitive topics. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.