The National Agricultural Library collection of more than 3.5 million items covers all aspects of agriculture and related sciences. The depth and richness of the collection make it a unique resource, with many materials not available anywhere else in the world. NAL's collection fills over 48 miles of shelves, making it one of the largest agricultural collections in the world.
NAL Collections
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Special Collections
Special Collections at NAL houses rare books, manuscript collections, nursery and seed trade catalogs, photographs, and posters from the 1500s to the present. More...
Exhibit of War-Era Food Posters at USDA
An exhibit of posters from World Wars I and II on display at the USDA South Building in Washington, D.C. from October 6 through November 10, 2010. Examines the evolution of poster styles, propaganda messages and advertising history during the two time periods.
National Agricultural Library Digital Collections (NALDC)
The NALDC offers one avenue by which customers can use collection materials available in digital format.
Preservation/Digitization
The Preservation/Digitization Program of NAL preserves and ensures access to the intellectual content and physical composition of agricultural works of national and international importance indefinitely into the future. More...
Gift Donations
NAL seeks gifts for its collection of published and unpublished material in all media. Donations of cash or other valuables to support NAL programs and enhance the collection are also welcome. More...
Publications Exchange
Most of the publications previously exchanged between NAL and its exchange partners are now available free online. Therefore, NAL no longer maintains an active international publications Exchange Program as part of its acquisitions strategy. Included here are links to USDA electronic publications previously distributed through the NAL Exchange program.
