1. Transforming the Robert M. Warner Research Center National Archives Building Washington, DC September 2011 – July 2012 Slide 1 of 11

2. Slide 2 of 11 Construction work has begun to create a better, 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

3. (construction schedules are subject to change) Slide 3 of 11 Construction Schedule September 2011 – July 2012 Mostly Monday to Thursday Overnight 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Minimal Disruption to Researchers

4. New Research Center New Locker Room You are here X Slide 4 of 11 New Consultation/Finding Aids Room New Library New Classroom New Microfilm Room Research Commons aerial view

5. New Layout Research Commons 7th Street Library Microfilm Research Room Consultation/Finding Aids Room Classroom Support Restrooms/Locker Room Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby Pennsylvania Avenue 9th Street Slide 5 of 11

6.  New researcher registration area  More public access computers  Wireless access laptop stations  Less noise from the Pennsylvania Avenue lobby Research Commons Slide 6 of 11

7.  More public access computers  Wireless access New Library Slide 7 of 11

8.  27 microfilm carrels  12 new microfilm scanners  Public access computers  Wireless access New Microfilm Research Room Slide 8 of 11

9.  More public access computers  Wireless access New Consultation/Finding Aids Room Slide 9 of 11

10. New Classroom (photo of Jefferson Conference Room to illustrate look of new classroom)  Same size as existing classroom  Clean sight lines with no columns Slide 10 of 11

11. We appreciate your patience throughout the construction period! Slide 11 of 11