Find tips on researching and using the collections of the Archives which holds the records of the Smithsonian Institution.

4/26/2012, 9:58 am by Jennifer Wright

There is no one path to becoming an archivist, but you will likely need a combination of archival experience from internships and volunteer opportunities and a graduate degree in Library Science (or similar degree), Public History, or Museum Studies. You will also likely need a strong background in writing, research, and computer skills. For additional information on this and related topics, please see the blog post, “Some Archival Career Advice”:

http://siarchives.si.edu/blog/some-archival-career-advice

9/6/2011, 10:21 am by leigh

How do I cite the Smithsonian Institution Archives’ collections?

9/6/2011, 10:19 am by

Where can I find all the Smithsonian's collections online?

9/15/2011, 7:36 am by

How can an external student or any entity can give its contribution for providing job search and career related information to the students and other people browsing your website?

9/6/2011, 10:25 am by

How do I locate an object that was donated to the Smithsonian in the past?

 

9/6/2011, 10:23 am by

I think I might be a relative of James Smithson. How can I verify this?

9/6/2011, 10:05 am by

Are all the Smithsonian Archives’ collections available online?

9/6/2011, 10:02 am by

Where can I find the Smithsonian Institution Archives collections?

 

9/6/2011, 9:58 am by

What collections does the Smithsonian Institution Archives hold?

 

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