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1. Where is the Smithsonian Libraries?

The Office of the Director is located in Room 22 of the National Museum of Natural History at 10th and Constitution Aves. NW in Washington, D.C. The Office of the Director includes the offices of the assistant directors, and the Development and Public Information Offices. They may all be reached at:

Office of the Director
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
PO Box 37012 MRC 154
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: 202.633.2240
Fax: 202.786.2866

2. I would like to use the Libraries collections. What do I need to do to arrange this?

For more information about the collections and to arrange to use them in a branch library, please visit the appropriate branch library home page.

3. I am a librarian and would like to visit the Libraries. Whom should I contact to arrange a visit?

For more information about visiting the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, contact the Director's Office at 202.633.2240 or by fax at 202.786.2866.

4. I would like to plan a visit to the Smithsonian Institution, whom should I contact for more information?

For more information about visiting the Smithsonian Institution and its various museums and offices, please visit the SI Web site.

5. I would like to make a donation to the Libraries, whom should I contact?

For more information about contributing to the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, please contact:

Catherine Fraser , Development Director
National Museum of Natural History Room 24 Mz
Washington DC 20560-0154
Telephone:202.633.2875
Fax: 202.786.2861
E-mail: fraserc@si.edu

6. I have a media-related inquiry about the Libraries, whom should I contact?

For more media related information about the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, please contact:

Public Information Officer
Telephone: 202.633.2875
E-mail: libmail@si.edu

7. I would like to work for the Libraries, whom should I contact?

For more information about Employment Opportunities with the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, please visit the website of the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Human Resources by clicking here.

8. I would like to volunteer for the Libraries, whom should I contact?

Smithsonian Institution Libraries offers numerous volunteer opportunities in specific library locations (e.g. the National Zoological Park Library) as well as in “behind-the-scenes” areas such as technology and digital imaging, library acquisitions, and cataloging services.

For more information on volunteering at the Smithsonian Libraries, contact the respective office or library or please click here.

9. I would like more information on your borrowing and lending guidelines at the Libraries, whom should I contact?

For more information about the borrowing and lending guidelines, please contact:

Claire Catron, Interlibrary Loan Specialist
Interlibrary Loan Services
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
P.O. Box 37012
NHB 27, MRC 154
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Telephone: 202.633.1241
Fax: 202.786.2443
ARIEL: 160.111.88.63
E-mail: libmail@si.edu

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