Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Description

We are pleased to announce our 'Winter 08', DC Area Business Objects/Crystal Users Group Meeting:

• Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
• Time: 9:30am - 2:45pm (Public entry opens at 8:30)
• Location: Library of Congress, Mumfred Room (#649) - James Madison Memorial Building - Independance Ave SE, between 1st and 2nd streets

Directions

By Subway (Metro)

The closest metro stop to the Library James Madison Building is Capitol South (orange/blue lines).  

The closest of these is Capitol South, which is located diagonally across the street from the James Madison Building.  Upon exiting the Capitol South station, walk half a block uphill to the corner of 1st and C Streets, SE.  Cross the walkway at C Street, SE, head right and cross 1st Street, SE to reach the James Madison Building.  You may enter this building at the back entrance at 1st & C Streets, SE, or you may walk one block up 1st Street, SE and turn right on Independence Avenue, SE to access the main entrance.  

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

By car from Virginia via Interstate 395:

The nearest expressway from Virginia is I-395.  To reach the Library on this expressway, you must travel north on I-395 and cross the Potomac River on what is locally known as the 14th Street Bridge.  Continue to the exit marked 6th Street, SE (you will pass exits for the U.S.  Capitol, and South Capitol Street).  Turn left onto 6th Street, SE and proceed to Pennsylvania Avenue, SE and take a left.  At 2nd Street, SE, Pennsylvania Avenue, SE becomes Independence Avenue, SE.  The James Madison Building is on the left between 1st and 2nd Streets & Independence Avenue, SE.  

By car from Virginia via Interstate 66:

Take I-66 east towards Washington, D.C.  and veer left onto the Roosevelt Bridge.  Proceed straight from the Roosevelt Bridge onto Constitution Avenue, NW.  From Constitution Avenue, NW make a right onto 7th Street, NW.  As you proceed down 7th Street, NW towards Independence Avenue, you will cross over into the southwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.  and 7th Street, NW will become 7th  Street, SW.  Make a left from 7th Street, SW onto Independence Avenue, SW.  Go uphill on Independence Avenue, SW, which will turn into Independence Avenue, SE once you cross South Capitol Street.  On the right you will see the James Madison Building, all located at 1st Street, SE & Independence Avenue, SE.

By car from Maryland via Interstate 95/495:

From I-95/I-495 (Capitol Beltway), take exit 11B, Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue, headed west towards Washington, D.C.  In 8.5 miles, Pennsylvania Avenue, SE turns into Independence Avenue, SE at 2nd Street, SE.  The James Madison Building is located on the left between 1st & 2nd Streets, SE on Independence Avenue, SE.  

Parking

Parking in neighborhoods around the Library of Congress consists of limited two-hour zone parking on streets, meter parking, and parking in commercial lots.  The use of public transportation is highly recommended during business hours.

Annette Whitney
Department of Justice
Office of the Inspector General
202-305-9818
annette.m.whitney@usdoj.gov