Dear Colleagues, Here is the latest information on the luggage storage on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. As you know, federal government buildings are high-security facilities. Anyone bringing in luggage to the Wednesday D.C. programs will have their luggage examined by guards potentially as many as four times-upon entering and departing both the Library of Congress (LC) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). So if you have any metal or any sharp objects or other possibly dangerous devices, they will have to be removed. A room has been reserved at the USHMM for the storage of luggage during the conference program, and one will also be available at LC. The Library and the Museum cannot be held responsible for items stored in these areas. Also, please keep in mind that if a large group brings in luggage, this will slow us down considerably and could potentially delay the beginning of the program. The security at LC and USHMM are not equipped like an airport to deal with a large group of travelers with luggage. In addition, at both LC and the USHMM, the luggage must be carry-on size so that they can fit on the metal detector belts. Larger luggage may be allowed, but would likely trigger a hand inspection. My personal recommendation is to leave the luggage at the Sheraton Silver Spring or to rent a locker at Union Station. We've reserved a room at the Sheraton Silver Spring for our group's luggage. If you're traveling to the Washington, D.C. area by bus or train, Union Station might also be a good option. Union Station is on the Red Line from Silver Spring and is about a ten-fifteen minute walk from the Library of Congress. The locker company at Union Station is Tiburon Lockers, and their phone number is 202-898-1592. All my best, Aaron
Also, I suggest extending the advice of carry-on size bags to items brought to the Museum. ().
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