The Library of Congress' Asian Reading Room is located in the Thomas Jefferson Building, on First Street, S.E., across from the U.S. Capitol, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street.
Street parking is limited.
The nearest Metro stop, Capitol South on the blue and orange lines, is one block away. Alternatively, the Union station stop on the red line is a 15-minute walk from the Library. Researchers should use the Second Street, S.E. entrance to the Jefferson Building. First-time users must obtain a User Card, which is issued in room LM 140 of the James Madison Building. A valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, is needed.