The National Genealogical Society's "UpFront" blog is reporting:
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has proposed some major changes that will significantly reduce the space and services available to researchers who wish to use NARA records in Washington, D.C. Specifically, the proposal is to relocate the Finding Aids/ Consultants to a smaller, open space within the library, reduce the number of microfilm readers, and replace self-serve microfilm access with a "pull on demand" process that requires staff to retrieve each film as someone requests it.
The National Genealogical Society is opposed to the changes and is asking genealogists to contact the Acting Archivist of the United States, the Archivist of the United States nominee, and members of Congress to express concerns.
You can read more at the NGS blog at http://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2009/10/nara-seeks-to-shrink-research-space-and.html. Make sure you click on the image there to see a larger floor map that illustrates the proposed changes.
You can read more at the NGS blog at http://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org/2009/10/nara-seeks-to-shrink-research-space-and.html. Make sure you click on the image there to see a larger floor map that illustrates the proposed changes.
