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Below is a on this topic, structured as an academic analysis. Title: The Largest Library in the World: A Comparative Study of National Repositories and the Supremacy of the Library of Congress Abstract The designation "largest library in the world" is attributed based on metrics including shelf space, number of volumes, manuscript holdings, and digital assets. While several institutions claim regional or functional preeminence, the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D.C., holds the global lead by most quantitative measures. This paper analyzes the LOC, the British Library, the Russian State Library, and the National Library of China, evaluating their collections, growth strategies, and challenges in the digital age. 1. Introduction The quest for the largest library transcends mere record-keeping; it reflects national prestige, cultural memory, and intellectual ambition. The phrase akbar maktabah fī al-‘ālam captures a curiosity that spans civilizations from Alexandria’s ancient Mouseion to today’s digital giants. 2. Quantitative Metrics of "Largest" | Library | Location | Volumes (approx.) | Shelf Space (km) | Digital Holdings | |---------|----------|------------------|-----------------|------------------| | Library of Congress | USA | 173+ million | 1,500+ km | 15+ million digitized items | | British Library | UK | 170+ million | 750 km | 8+ million digitized | | Russian State Library | Russia | 48+ million | — | Extensive digitization ongoing | | National Library of China | China | 41+ million | — | Growing rapidly |

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