From Curiosities in Cabinets to Compact Shelving

Abstract

The archival collections in the American Museum of Natural History Library include Archives, Photographs, Films and Art and Memorabilia. All of these unique and important collections have been under the Library's curation for only the last six to fifteen years; recently, the concentration has been on the integration and interrelationships of all the Library collections for improved access to this rich resource. While maintaining its unique flavor, the Library is embarking upon an update of its antiquated physical plant and storage facilities.