What does it take to preserve aviation and space history, care for millions of records, and make them accessible to researchers around the world?

The July 2026 issue of the Museum’s Library & Archives Researcher News offers a closer look at the collections, projects, and daily work that support the Museum’s mission. Read the issue to see how the Library & Archives is preserving the historical record, expanding access, and preparing the collections for the future.

Inside, readers will find the newly acquired China National Aviation Corporation archive, continued progress on the Rohr collection digitization project, improvements in visual accessibility, the history of the Gillespie Field Annex, and the Museum’s America at 250 online exhibit series. The issue also recognizes Digital Archivist Alan Renga’s 25 years of service and honors the legacy of longtime volunteer Mark Aldrich.

Click here to view the July 2026 issue of the Museum’s Library & Archives Researcher News.