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The
James Madison Council is a private-sector group created to serve as
the Library of Congress primary link to the business community.
The first private-sector advisory body in the Librarys history,
the Council consists of public-spirited citizens determined to help
the nation receive the full benefits of the Librarys incomparable
educational, scientific, technological, and cultural resources.
The Council is an outgrowth of Librarian of Congress
James H. Billingtons continuing campaign to increase the American
peoples access to the collections of the national library and, in
particular, to put the Library to work for American education and international
competitiveness.
The Council is a fee membership body and is open to
individuals from the private sector interested in advancing the Librarys
mission. Minimum level annual membership is $15,000. Council members also
contribute their ideas and expertise to the Librarys programs, participate
in Library meetings and events, receive Library publications, and have
special access to tours, collections, and staff consultations.
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