Press Releases
Smithsonian Libraries Unveils “Fascinating-Endangered RHINO”
Monday, September 17, 2012 - 12:00amEarth’s biodiversity is under constant threat, as loss of habitat leads to the extinction of species. Thousands of species—plants and animals—are disappearing every year, and one of the most endangered is the rhinoceros. The Smithsonian Institution takes part in a global effort dedicated to the survival of endangered species and their habitats, and through its collections and staff, the Smithsonian Libraries participates in this work by supporting and enhancing research in wildlife conservation biology.
Rhino release__12 409.pdf Smithsonian Libraries Hosts Writers Workshop
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 12:00amThe Smithsonian Libraries will host international and New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry for a writer’s workshop at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on October 18. The event is part of Berry’s History Matters Foundation, which raises funds for historic preservation and conservation projects around the world.
2012SteveBerryRelease.pdf National Postal Museum Announces Launch of Centralized Gateway to World’s Greatest Philatelic Research
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 12:00amThe Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum announces the formal launch of the GlobalPhilatelicLibrary.org website, a centralized information gateway to the world’s greatest philatelic research. Founding partners include the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum and Smithsonian Libraries in Washington, D.C., the Royal Philatelic Society London and the American Philatelic Research Library in Bellefonte, Pa.
Global Philatelic Library Release.pdf Smithsonian Libraries Hosts Writers Workshop Features Author Steve Berry
Friday, May 25, 2012 - 7:51amThe Smithsonian Libraries will host international and New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry for a writer’s workshop at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on October 18. The event is part of Berry’s History Matters Foundation, which raises funds for historic preservation and conservation projects around the world.
2012SteveBerry.pdf Smithsonian Libraries Directors Appointed to Biodiversity Heritage Library Leadership Positions
Friday, May 25, 2012 - 7:50amNancy E. Gwinn, director of Smithsonian Libraries, and Martin R. Kalfatovic, associate director for Digital Services at Smithsonian Libraries, have been appointed to new positions within the global Biodiversity Heritage Library.
2012BHLPositions.pdf 