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These are described in the Estimates and Justification of the Estimates.

Annual Appropriations to the Architect of the Capitol

The two items under this category are appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol
in accordance with 2 U.S.C. 141. However, the requests for funds and actions on the use of
such funds are normally initiated by the Library.

Gift and Trust Funds

Funds from non-Federal sources are available to the Library in accordance with

2 U. S. C. 156-160 and 31 U. S. C. 725s. Further details on the use of such funds may be

found of pages 35

36 of the Appendix to the Budget of the United States, Fiscal Year 1974. While contributions to the Gift and Trust Funds enable the Library to augment its services, the administration of these funds and of the programs and projects financed thereby is a charge to the annual appropriations.

Reimbursement for Services Performed

These are generally for details of personnel, and, with minor exceptions, for work
Reimbursement is in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 686.

done by the Congressional Research Service staff.

In all instances, work is undertaken at the specific request of the reimbursing agency. In

the case of work for Committees of Congress, no charge is added for administration of these reimbursable details.

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Projects financed by working and transferred funds require extensive use of the
Library's collections or depend upon specialized skills generally available only at the
Library of Congress. These are the basic reasons for operation by the Library rather than
by the parent agency.

However, these projects and programs are not of the type which come within the
scope of the Library's normal operations and they would not be included in the functions
for which a direct appropriation would be requested. They are appropriately operated
under working fund arrangements in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 686.

In the case of working fund projects, the Library, by imposing a surcharge, over

and above direct cost, has compensated for the administrative and other burdens of the
projects. In fiscal year 1973, the surcharge of 15 percent will amount to approximately
$318,739 providing for the employment of about 30 persons.

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