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Folkways@Folklife: Alice Gerrard and Leyla McCallaJune 24, 2022
In honor of our newest exhibition, Music HerStory: Women and Music of Social Change , Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is co-presenting an evening concert with Alice Gerrard and Leyla McCalla.
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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Tours for ALA AnnualJune 23, 2022
We're welcoming attendees of American Libraries Association Annual Conference to Washington with tours of four of our locations and our new exhibition!
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So You Want to Be a Librarian (Or Archivist) At the Smithsonian?June 1, 2022
Whether you are a job seeker or just curious, join us to explore career opportunities at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives.
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: Your Smithsonian: Past, Present, and FutureApril 26, 2022
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: The Lived ExperienceApril 20, 2022
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!
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Women at WorkFebruary 15, 2022
Attend the second program in our Women’s History with Smithsonian Libraries and Archives series, sponsored by Deloitte, to learn about historical women at work and hear from Under Secretary for Science and Research Ellen Stofan, leaders from the Biden administration, and from Deloitte about their experiences and understanding of the modern situation of women at work and how we can continue to make progress.
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Smithsonian 175th Film Fest: FossilsJanuary 28, 2022
Join us for a screening of Putting Triceratops Together Again (2001). In the short videos in this series, the Museum’s paleobiology staff discussed how they used 3D scanning to restore, maintain, and better understand Hatcher, the world’s first skeletal mount of Triceratops to ever go on exhibit.
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Wikipedia and Women in Science Edit-a-thonJanuary 20, 2022
We recently added Wikidata profiles about 100 women in science, and we need your help to write and strengthen their Wikipedia articles! Join us for our edit-a-thon January 20th at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about these women in science in Smithsonian history.
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What Was James Smithson Doing in the Kitchen & Classroom?December 1, 2021
In this year’s Dibner Library Lecture, Steven Turner will dig deeper into some of the lesser-known tales of James Smithson’s work, like how Smithson’s interest in cooking helped him solve a scientific puzzle. He’ll also discuss the unexpected story of Smithson’s interest in scientific education – a lifelong interest that may have led to the founding of the Smithsonian.
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At Home with the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives: Magnificent ObsessionsOctober 5, 2021
Join curators of Magnificent Obsessions Mary Augusta Thomas and Stephen Van Dyk as they share the stories of some of the fascinating collectors and incredible objects featured in the exhibition, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into the process of developing it.
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At Home with the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives: The Hungerford DeedAugust 12, 2021
Join conservator William Bennett as he shares details about his preservation of the Hungerford Deed, divulges the sensational stories and fascinating history that emerged from his research about it, and provides a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the virtual exhibition featuring the Deed that will be launching August 10.
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Ask a Conservator: Emergency ManagementJune 23, 2021
Join Nora Lockshin, senior conservator, and Katie Wagner, senior book conservator, to hear how they plan for and respond to potential emergency situations that could pose risks to the safety of our precious collections at the Smithsonian and those of our fellow cultural institutions around the country. They’ll also discuss how they are called on to assist with protecting and recovering cultural heritage around the world.
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: From the VaultsApril 28, 2021
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: America the BeautifulApril 13, 2021
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!
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Adopt-a-Book Salon: Off the MallApril 1, 2021
Please join the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for virtual Adopt-a-Book Salons!
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