AUTHOR: Nathan Smith

Nate Smith is currently a Science Reference Specialist in the Science, Technology & Business Division at the Library of Congress. His subject areas include Chemistry, the History of Science and Technology, and Mathematics. Prior to his current position, he served in the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress for twelve years performing conservation treatment on items from the Library’s General Collections. He holds a Master of Science in Library Science from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

Most Recent Posts

• Special Event: Jews and Pandemics from the Bible to COVID-19, March 29 March 22nd, 2023
• (Re)Discovering Freda De Knight and Her 1948 Cookbook, “A Date with a Dish” March 9th, 2023
• Alessandro Piccolomini: Guide to the Stars February 10th, 2023
• Maya Foodways: Plant and Food Roles in Ancient Maya Society November 8th, 2022
• Discovering Science Collections Virtually at the Library of Congress, November 15 November 4th, 2022
• Caffeine: The Motivation Molecule October 28th, 2022
• Benjamin Franklin and His Magic Squares May 23rd, 2022
• A Visual Approach to 19th Century Chemistry May 19th, 2022
• Rachel Carson: Defender of the Natural World March 25th, 2022