wirtz labor library books

About the Library

The U.S. Department of Labor Library, established in 1917, is one of the oldest Cabinet-level libraries.

U.S. Department of Labor Libraries Catalog

 

 

U.S. Department of Labor employees can access digital subscriptions to newspapers, journals, and other periodicals by using the library search page on LaborNet. The Wirtz Labor Library also has a large historical collection, only accessible through a card catalog search. Contact the library for assistance. Appointments are required for the public.

Contact

Contact Information

202-693-6600
library@dol.gov

Hours

8AM - 4:30PM
Public - by appointment only

DOL Research Resources

DOL Research Resources

Find links to current DOL agency resources, like Department budgets, BLS publications, and more, available online.

DOL History Resources

DOL History Resources

Find links to historical DOL resources, like the Labor Hall of Honor, available online.

FAQs

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about accessing the Wirtz Labor Library’s collections before visiting.