Libraries, Technology, and Educational Media

▶Agencies

Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology (Smithsonian Institution), National Museum of American History, 12th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., MS 672, 20560 (mailing address: P.O. Box 37012, MS 154, Washington, DC 20013-7012); (202) 633-3872. Lilla Vekerdy, Head of Special Collections. Press, (202) 633-1522.

General email, Dibnerlibrary@si.edu

Web, www.library.si.edu/libraries/dibner

Collection includes major holdings in the history of science and technology dating from the fifteenth century to the nineteenth century. Extensive collections in engineering, transportation, chemistry, mathematics, physics, electricity, and astronomy. Open to the public by appointment.

Education Dept., Educational Technology (OET), Lyndon B. Johnson Bldg., 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., #5W114, 20202; (202) 401-1444. Jim Blew, Director (Acting).

General email, tech@ed.gov

Web, www.tech.ed.gov and Twitter, @OfficeofEdTech

Develops national educational policy and advocates the transition from print-based to digital learning.

Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North S.W., #4000, 20024-2135; (202) 653-4657. Fax, (202) 653-4600. Crosby Kemper III, Director, (202) 653-4798. Communications and Government Affairs, (202) 653-4757. Grants and policy management, (202) 653-4759. [Page 184]Library services, (202) 653-4700. Museum services, (202) 653-4789. TTY, (202) 653-4614.

General email, imlsinfo@imls.gov

Web, www.imls.gov, Twitter, @US_IMLS and Facebook, www.facebook.com/USIMLS

Awards grants to help museums and libraries make their services and resources more accessible for all as well as grants to improve the care of museum collections and the recruitment, training, and development of library and museum staff. All types of libraries and museums are eligible, including African American history and culture museums, and institutions serving Native American, Hawaiian, and Alaskan tribal communities. Collects data, forms strategic partnerships, and advises policymakers and other federal agencies on museum, library, and information services.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Ave. N.W., 20408; (202) 357-5210. Fax, (202) 357-5926. Vacant, Director.

Web, https://museum.archives.gov

Produces teaching packets that feature National Archives historic documents and online educational tools.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Presidential Libraries, 8601 Adelphi Rd., #2200, College Park, MD 20740-6001; (301) 837-3250. Fax, (301) 837-3199. Susan K. Donius, Director (Acting), (202) 357-5376.

Web, www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries and Twitter, @OurPresidents

Administers thirteen presidential libraries. Directs all programs relating to acquisition, preservation, and research use of materials in presidential libraries; conducts oral history projects; publishes finding aids for research sources; provides reference service, including information from and about documentary holdings. Conducts community outreach; oversees museum exhibition programming.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Digital Humanities, 400 7th St. S.W., 20506; (202) 606-8401. Fax, (202) 606-8411. Brett Bobley, Director.

General email, odh@neh.gov

Web, www.neh.gov/divisions/odh and Twitter, @NEH_ ODH

Encourages and supports projects that utilize or study the impact of digital technology on research, education, preservation, access, and public programming in the humanities.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Public Programs, 400 7th St. S.W., 20506; (202) 606-8269. Fax, (202) 606-8557. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director, (202) 606-8631.

General email, publicpgms@neh.gov

Web, www.neh.gov/divisions/public

Awards grants to libraries, museums, special projects, and media for projects that enhance public appreciation and understanding of the humanities through books and other resources in American library collections. Projects include conferences, exhibitions, essays, documentaries, radio programs, and lecture series.

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access, 600 Maryland Ave. S.W., #1005W, 20024 (mailing address: P.O. Box 37012, MS 508, Washington, DC 20013-7012); (202) 633-5330. Fax, (202) 633-5489. Stephanie Norby, Director.

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