May 28, 2024- Moving Image and Sound Research Appointment
Research Room Reservation for the Moving Image and Sound Branch at the National Archives at College Park, MD
Date and time
Location
National Archives and Records Administration College Park
8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740About this event
- 8 hours
The Moving Image and Sound Branch at the National Archives at College Park, MD is pleased to offer research services for the records in our holdings. Please note that operations are subject to change based on local health metrics. Any travel plans are the sole responsibility of the researcher; facility access and restrictions may change with short notice.
Appointments are available for research visits and may be scheduled up to three months in advance. New weekly appointment blocks open each Monday. The Research Room is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
All researchers must register for a NARA Researcher Card. This process consists of two parts, including completing the Online Researcher Orientation and Online Kiosk Registration.
All researchers are required to comply with agency health and safety guidance. For more details on the attestation and testing procedure, see NARA Research Room FAQ #6. Please also review NARA FAQs number 11 to 15 for additional Health and Safety requirements.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to inquire about the availability of reference copies for records of interest BEFORE scheduling a research appointment. Please submit requests for no more than fifteen titles to mopix@nara.gov and reference staff will reply within ten business days.
On-site consultation services are available during your visit. To request advance consultation, please email mopix@nara.gov
Staff will be available in the room to assist with playback equipment, and we ask researchers to maintain six foot distancing at these times. If your visit will include viewing reference copies on film, please complete the training module National Archives: Using Film in the Moving Image and Sound Research Room to familiarize yourself with the equipment and potential issues that may arise. The slides may also be saved as a PDF to your device for future reference if desirable.
For more information about conducting research at the National Archives at College Park (Archives 2), please visit https://www.archives.gov/college-park and https://www.archives.gov/research/motion-pictures
Frequently asked questions
To cancel your appointment, go to your confirmation email and click on “View and Manage Order.” Click on “Cancel Order” and follow the prompts to cancel your order.
Yes, The shuttle service between the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. and the National Archives at College Park begin at 8 a.m., shuttles will depart each building’s designated stop five minutes after the hour and run every hour, with the last shuttle departing each building at 5 p.m.
Self-service lockers are available in the lower level of the research complex. Some lockers are designated for overnight storage, and others are designated for daily storage. A quarter is required for day use lockers, but is refund when the locker key is returned.
Yes, researchers should contact NARA at least 3-4 weeks in advance of your research visit. Staff are available to provide advance consultation services, and answer questions about visiting a NARA facility. You can connect with a knowledgeable staff member by contacting mopix@nara.gov.