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Page 1: Transforming the  Robert  M. Warner Research  Center National Archives Building  Washington, DC

Transforming the Robert M. Warner Research Center

National Archives Building Washington, DC

September 2011 – July 2012

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Construction work has begun to create abetter, more efficient environment for

researchers. The work is expected to last approximately 10 months.

What You Should Know about the Transformation of the

Robert M. Warner Research Center

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(construction schedules are subject to change)

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Construction Schedule

September 2011 – July 2012

Mostly Monday to Thursday

Overnight 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Minimal Disruption to Researchers

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New Research Center

New Locker Room

You are here

X

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New Consultation/Finding Aids Room

New Library

New Classroom

New Microfilm Room

Research Commons

aerial view

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New Layout

Research Commons

7th Street

Library Microfilm Research RoomConsultation/Finding Aids RoomClassroom Support Restrooms/Locker Room Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby

Pennsylvania Avenue 9th Street

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R e s e a r c h C o m m o n s

L i b r a r y

M i c r o f i l m R e s e a r c h R o o m C l a s s r o o m

C o n s u l t a t i o n / F i n d i n g A i d s

R o o m

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New researcher registration area More public access computers Wireless access laptop stationsLess noise from the Pennsylvania Avenue lobby

Research Commons

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More public access computers Wireless access

New Library

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27 microfilm carrels 12 new microfilm scanners Public access computers Wireless access

New Microfilm Research Room

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More public access computers Wireless access

New Consultation/Finding Aids Room

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New Classroom(photo of Jefferson Conference Room to illustrate look of new classroom)

Same size as existing classroom Clean sight lines with no columns

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We appreciate your

patience throughout the construction period!

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