The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) is the world's largest museum library and archives system, offering authoritative information and innovative services for Smithsonian researchers, curators, scholars, and the public worldwide. As an ARL-affiliated network of 21 specialized research libraries and institutional archives, SLA supports the Smithsonian's diverse collections, exhibits, and scholarship.
Our digital and print collections advance scientific and cultural understanding, covering topics from aerospace to zoology. With nearly 3 million volumes and 44,000 cubic feet of archival materials, we serve locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City, and Panama.