National Museum of American History Branch Library

Abstract

The National Museum of American History Branch Library, a part of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries system, acquires and maintains a dynamic collection in support of the research pursued in this museum. Subject concentration is in the history of science and technology and American history, with emphasis on material culture and on documenting and servicing the museum's collections. Special collections include trade literature and exposition materials. The library collection is developed and viewed as a national resource, with access available to all scholars in need of its materials.