Reference Hours
Monday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Open to the public by appointment
Closed on Federal holidays

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Collections
The Amphibians and Reptiles Library collects books and periodicals for the whole range of herpetological subjects. It holds approximately 3,500 volumes, including 35 journal subscriptions. The library's collections follow the research interests of the Division of Amphibians and Reptiles which are evolution, morphology, and systematics of reptiles and amphibians. English and major European languages are actively sought. There is worldwide coverage with particular emphasis on North American and tropical regions of the world.
Within the Division there is some representative children's literature; audiovisuals (records/tapes), slides and photographs, manuscripts, maps, and archives. An extensive reprint collection is maintained by the Division. Contact Addison Wynn, Collection Manager.
Rare books are housed in the Cullman Library of Natural History.

Arrangement of the Collection
Books in the Amphibians and Reptiles Library are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. They can be searched by using the online catalog, SIRIS. Journals are arranged alphabetically by title. Recent issues of journals and new monographs are displayed on the computer workstation and adjacent display rack in the room.

Reference Tools
Reference collections of abstracting and indexing services, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, and catalogs of type specimens are located in Stack Number 3 on the close end of the library by L.C. call number. Web-based resources are bookmarked on the library's computer as well. Other links, such as Guides to the Web, Electronic Books, Bibliographies, Databases, Organizations and Journals and E-Journals, are available via the NMNH Library Home Page
Online references include the Encyclopedia Smithsonian where, for example, you will find a Reptiles and Amphibians reading list. Also visit the Division of Amphibians and Reptile Home Page for additional information and links, such as the SHIS (Smithsonian Herpetological Information Service) publications, under Historical Herpetological Publications.

Photocopy/microform facilities
Library materials may be reproduced within the restrictions of the Copyright Act provided that, in the judgment of the librarian, no damage to the book will result. Photocopy machines and microfilm reader/printers are located in the NMNH Library. A microfiche printer is available in the Amphibian and Reptiles Library. Non-Smithsonian users are charged fifteen cents per page for photocopies or microform copies. For information, consult the library staff.

Using the Collections -- Fishes Library

Reference Hours
Wednesday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Open to the public by appointment
Closed on Federal holidays

Collections
The Fishes Library holds over 8,000 volumes, including 106 journal subscriptions pertaining to fishes. The library follow the major research interests in the Division of Fishes, which are the systematics and zoogeography of fishes. The library is also strong in the subject areas of life history, aquariology, and economic biology of fishes. English, major European languages, Japanese and Chinese publications are actively sought. There is worldwide coverage, especially South America (neotropics) and the marine tropics.
Most of the rarer books are housed in the Cullman Library of Natural History.
Within the Divison are a limited number of popular works bearing on fishes as well as charts of oceans, juvenile literature, manuscripts, archives, and slides and photographs. An extensive reprint collection is maintained by the Fishes Division.

Arrangement of the Collection
Books and journals in the Fishes Library, which are separated from one another, are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. They can be searched for by using SIRIS, the online catalog. Recent issues of journals and new monographs are displayed on a magazine display rack.

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Reference Tools
Reference collections of abstracting and indexing services, dictionaries, directories, and encyclopedias are located in the last stack (closest to the reading tables). Web-based resources are bookmarked on the library's computer as well. Other links, such as Guides to the Web, Electronic Books, Bibliographies, Databases, etc. and Organizations as well as Journals and E-Journals, are available on the library web page.
On line references include the Encyclopedia Smithsonian where, for example, you will find a List of References on Fishes
Also visit the Division of Fishes Home Page for additional information and links.

Photocopy/microform Facilities
Library materials may be reproduced within the restrictions of the Copyright Act provided that, in the judgment of the librarian, no damage to the book will result. Photocopy machines and microfilm reader/printers are located in the NMNH Library. A microfiche reader is available in the Fishes Library. Non-Smithsonian users are charged fifteen cents per page for photocopies or microform copies.

Using the Collections -- Birds Library

Reference Hours
Tuesday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Open to the public by appointment
Closed on Federal holidays

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Collections
The Birds Library holds over 10,000 volumes, including approximately 100 journal subscriptions. The major scientific research in the Division of Birds, and thus the Birds libraries, is systematics of ornithology. The collection places an emphasis on palearctic, neotropical regions, and the Pacific Ocean regions though it incorporates all aspects of ornithology around the world, including evolution and structural adaptation, distribution studies, zoogeography and checklists of birds.
Many languages are represented. There is some juvenile and popular literature where it contains significant illustrations.
Audiovisuals (records and tapes) and atlases are collected by both the Birds Library and the Division. Field notebooks, maps, and an extensive reprint collection are maintained by the Birds Division. Contact James Dean, Collection Manager, for those items.

Arrangement of the Collection
Books in the Birds Library are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. They can be searched for by using the SIRIS, the online catalog, . Serials are separated from the books and are arranged alphabetically by title. Recent issues of journals and new monographs are displayed on a magazine display rack in the front of the room.

Most of the rarer books are housed in the Cullman Library of Natural History.

Reference Tools
Reference materials including abstract and indexing services, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, catalogs of type specimens, etc. are located in the front of the room on Reference shelves by L.C. call number. Web-based resources are bookmarked on the library's computer as well. Other links, such as Guides to the Web, Electronic Books, Bibliographies, Databases, etc. and Organizations as well as Journals and E-Journals, are available via the Library Home Page, under "Internet Resources".
Additional resources are listed in the Encyclopedia Smithsonian where, for example, you will find a Suggested Reading on Birds

Photocopy/microform Facilities
Library materials may be reproduced within the restrictions of the Copyright Act provided that, in the judgment of the librarian, no damage to the book will result. Photocopy machines and microfilm reader/printers are located in the NMNH Library. A microfiche reader is available in the Birds Library. Non-Smithsonian users are charged fifteen cents per page for photocopies or microform copies. For information, consult the library staff.

Using the Collections -- Mammals Library

Reference Hours
Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Open to the public by appointment
Closed on Federal holidays

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Arrangement of the Collection
Books and journals (though separated) in the Mammal Library are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. They can be searched for by using SIRIS, the online catalog. Recent issues of journals and new monographs are displayed on a magazine display rack in the front of the room

Caged Area
Field notebooks, photographs and slides, catalogs of type specimens, and other special materials are housed in a locked area at the rear of the library Contact the librarian to view them.

Reference Tools
Reference materials including abstracting and indexing services, dictionaries, directories, and encyclopedias are located in the front of the room on Reference shelves by L.C. call number. Web-based resources are bookmarked on the library's computer as well. Other links, such as Guides to the Web, Electronic Books, Bibliographies, Databases, etc. and Organizations as well as Journals and E-Journals, are available via the Library Home Page under "Internet Resources".
Online references include the Encyclopedia Smithsonian where, for example, you will find a Mammals Bibliography
Also visit the Division of Mammals Homepage for additional information and links.

Photocopy/microform Facilities
Library materials may be reproduced within the restrictions of the Copyright Act provided that, in the judgment of the librarian, no damage to the book will result. A microfiche reader and a photocopier are available in the Mammals Library. Color photocopy machines and microfilm reader/printers are located in the NMNH Library. Non-Smithsonian users are charged fifteen cents per page for photocopies or microform copies.