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Research Center Geography and Map Reading Room

Location & Contact Information

plan view of James Madison Building basement floor plan with room names and numbers identified
Basement floor James Madison Memorial Building - Library of Congress

Geography and Map Reading Room

101 Independence Ave. SE
James Madison Memorial Building, LM B01
Washington, D.C. 20540-4680

Metro

Capitol South on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines

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We encourage appointments at least 24 hours in advance, but walk-ins are welcome.
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Email

Email reference queries may be sent to the Geography and Map Reading Room by using Ask a Librarian.

Phone

Phone: (202) 707-6277

Mail

Mail can be sent to the address below. Please note, however, that US Postal Service mail delivery to Capitol Hill may experience significant delays due to security protocols. For the most prompt response, please contact us through Ask a Librarian.

Geography and Map Division
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4650

Location

Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
James Madison Building, LM B01
Washington, DC 20540-4650
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Hours

Public Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Final item requests at 4:15 p.m.
Closed Weekends & Federal Holidays
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