Effective March 17, 2020, the Wirtz Labor Library will be closed until further notice
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.
Contact Information
202-693-6600
library@dol.gov
DOL Research Resources
Find links to current DOL agency resources, like Department budgets, BLS publications, and more, available online.
DOL History Resources
Find links to historical DOL resources, like the Labor Hall of Honor, available online.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about accessing the Wirtz Labor Library’s collections before visiting.