The National Collections Program is dedicated to improving the overall stewardship of Smithsonian collections by providing central leadership, policy oversight, strategic planning, and support of Ιnstitution-wide collections initiatives for the diverse collecting units. NCP serves as a central resource, principal advisor, and dedicated advocate for collections stewardship to Smithsonian leadership and staff on all matters relating to collections management. Working with pan-Ιnstitutional staff, NCP advocates for collections care resources and sustainable collections support, informed by sound collections assessment data.
