January 5, 1982. Construction begins on a new facility for the Tropical Science Library in Panama, one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: January 5, 1982
November 2, 1951. A new chapter begins for Smithsonian Libraries. (See what we did there?) Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 2, 1951
August 6, 1897. Cyrus B. Adler produces the first “International Catalogue of Scientific Literature.” Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: August 6, 1897
Who says old books have to be dry and dusty tomes? Richard Naples turns that idea on its head (and upside down and inside out) in a series of charming–and slightly surreal–animations. Continue reading We’d GIF a lot to be this talented
Have you reached a milestone, received an award or conquered the world (at least your little corner of it) lately? Let us know at torch@si.edu. We want to toot your horn for you! Be sure to include your contact information and a picture as an attachment. Continue reading A lifetime of achievement, an honorary doctorate and “bird friendly” conservation
Learn more about Christmas decorations, naughty post cards, parade floats and more at “A Very Merry Material Culture Forum” Dec. 3. Continue reading A very merry Material Culture Forum
The annual Dibner Library Lecture features a talk by Laura Snyder, associate professor of philosophy at St. John’s University. Continue reading “The Philosophical Breakfast Club and the Invention of the Scientist”
Forget that summer job waiting tables. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in the research activities of the Smithsonian are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Continue reading Get paid to learn
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 25, 1969. "The American Poster" opens at the American Art Museum. Its focus is not on blogging or Facebook, but poster art from the 1890s through the 1960s. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 25, 1969
