The Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction is responsible for the life cycle maintenance, operation, development and stewardship of the Library of Congress' facilities and surrounding grounds.

The jurisdiction's real property assets span 4.4 million square feet of space and include the Thomas Jefferson Building, John Adams Building, James Madison Memorial Building and the Special Services Facility Center on Capitol Hill; the Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation in Culpeper, Virginia; the Library Collections Storage Facilities at Fort Meade, Maryland, and other leased facilities.

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Beyond the Dome: Fort Meade

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region, including facilities in Fort Meade, Maryland.
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Covering the Home Team

The amount of talent needed for all the projects around the Capitol campus is high, and fortunately the AOC boasts a deep bench of employees.
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Fire Egress at the Library of Congress

The Architect of the Capitol's Construction Division with the support of the AOC Library Buildings and Grounds jurisdiction worked together to complete the Fire Door Improvements project.
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A talented employee of an Architect of the Capitol sheet metal shop.

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Skillful Craftmanship

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

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