Tricia Edwards has been named director of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, effective Monday, April 20. Edwards served as interim director since September 2025. Prior to joining Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Edwards served as deputy director of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Affiliations (SITES | SA), where she provided executive leadership for strategic planning, development, and operations. From June 2024 to June 2025, she