.: Smithsonian Library Departments
Reader
Services
With its 20 libraries this division of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries
plays an essential role at the Institution. The collections of 1.5 million volumes
with 40,000 rare books include especially strong holdings in most of the Institution's
historical disciplines.
Technical Services
This division comprises four departments of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries: Acquisitions Services, Cataloging Services, Interlibrary Loan Services, and Preservation Services. Division staff perform services for all SIL branches and by agreement for other Smithsonian units. Staff serve as specialized consultants and expert resources in the technical fields of library and information science and general administration.
Digital Library & Information Systems
The Digital Library and Information Systems Division includes the New Media
Office, Biodiversity Heritage Library, and the Imaging Center. The New Media Office
is responsible for digital collections and the Libraries' web presence.