Ask a Librarian Live: Science Edition

Did you know that the Smithsonian Libraries has eleven different libraries focused on natural and physical sciences? They cover everything from anthropology to zoology and are staffed by a team of expert librarians who are passionate about providing services and resources to our users at the Smithsonian and around the world.

Librarians from some of our science branches--Ricardo Beteta Bond and Carrie Smith (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Library), Stephen Cox (Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Library), and Bonnie Felts (National Museum of Natural History Library)--share some insight into how they support scientific research, especially during this pandemic, and will answer your questions.

Resources referenced:

See more about the library for the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology Institute: library.si.edu/libraries/national-zoo

Learn more about Stephen’s recent work helping the Smithsonian’s COVID-19 Reopening Task Force: blog.library.si.edu/blog/2020/09/09/covid-19-citat…

Unearthed: library.si.edu/collection/unearthed

Biodiversity Heritage Library: www.biodiversitylibrary.org/

The Mastodon giganteus of North America: www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/126175#page/11/mo…

Blog posts: blog.library.si.edu/blog/tag/unearthed/

Bonnie’s post: blog.library.si.edu/blog/2019/10/10/unearthed-digg…

Adopt-a-Book - Unearthed: library.si.edu/donate/adopt-a-book/tags/unearthed

See more about the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Library: library.si.edu/libraries/tropical-research-institu…

Learn more from our colleagues at the Smithsonian Archives about the significance of Dr. Sanjur’s appointment: siarchives.si.edu/blog/theres-new-acting-director-…