System of libraries at the Smithsonian Institution, United States
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
Location
Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Suitland and Edgewater, MD; Republic of Panama
Established
First library established 1846 Modern SIL system established 1968[1]
Branches
21
Collection
Size
3 million volumes[2]
Other information
Director
Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty
Website
library.si.edu
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is an institutional archives and library system comprising 21 branch libraries serving the various Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers. The Libraries and Archives serve Smithsonian Institution staff as well as the scholarly community and general public with information and reference support. Its collections number nearly 3 million volumes including 50,000 rare books and manuscripts.
The Libraries' collections focus primarily on science, art, history and culture, and museology.[3] The archives include materials documenting the history of the 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, 9 research facilities, and the people of the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is dedicated to advancing scientific and cultural understanding as well as preserving American heritage. The organization's Book Conservation Lab and other preservation efforts work to ensure long-term access to library and archival resources. Additional efforts include educational programs for learners of all ages, hosting internships and fellowships, and participating in collaborative projects such as the Biodiversity Heritage Library and the Digital Public Library of America.
Formerly two separate departments within the Smithsonian, the Smithsonian Libraries and Smithsonian Institution Archives merged in 2020.
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