The microfilm is in beautiful new settings behind the guards on the bottom floor where you enter off Pennsylvania Avenue. Originally they were going to take the 2nd floor and remodel it I think into offices, but found out it was on the national historical register and they couldn't change it that much. They then have totally refurbished it. New reading tables, with a lamp on each one and electrical outlets at every table. They put in new copiers about 3 or 4 years ago. I was there when they put them in. They are great as when you are copying a file and you start from the top of the file, the copies end up in the correct order and not reversed like on the old one. The research card is now your debit card also and they are only good for one year and that I was disappointed in. I seem to have misplaced my original and I had to get a new one this year. I hope I get back there before June and it runs out. You can transfer your money to a new card though so you really don't lose your cash. I love going there and it is a good thing I don't live there as I would head there once a week and wouldn't get anything done on the computer at home. Jerilyn **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )