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Dear Bookworm,

To get a CIA Library card, you’ll need a security clearance.

It might look like a modern public #library, but among the books you’ll find volumes most Americans will never see. The literature of secrets

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Our collection is mostly unclassified, with 100,000+ print materials & access to 200+ online databases.

We also have maps, language resources, & movies. (Yep, we even have a DVD collection that includes spy movies & documentaries).

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The stuff you likely won't find in your local library:

Denial & Deception Collection: materials on magic, lying & even methods used by catchers & pitchers to communicate during #baseball games

Historical Intel Collection: 25K+ materials on intel profession

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Of course, we also have full-time #librarians at CIA.

They’re in high demand, & it’s not unusual for them to be recruited by other Agency offices because of their exceptional research abilities & training in information science.

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When most people think of CIA & the officers who help keep our country safe, a #librarian is probably not what comes to mind.

Maybe it should.

Some heroes wear cardigans. #AwesomeCon 2019.

~ Molly

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