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The research, management, care, exhibition, and security of its collections, the maintenance of its buildings, facilities, and natural areas and a program of selective acquisition for the collections are basic institutional commitments. The Institution's holdings are a trust responsibility and serve as important assets for future generations. 

In addition to collections and non-collections related original research, museum curation, and collections management, the Smithsonian conducts a wide range of other programs in carrying out its broad goal of increasing and diffusing knowledge. It participates in joint ventures with other organizations in the United States and on every continent to study and understand subjects of world importance. Fundamental data are assembled for use by planners and research workers in other organizations, both government and private, national and international in scope. Historical and art studies, which enhance knowledge of man's cultural and technological growth, are also major endeavors. The results of the Institution's varied activities are disseminated to a wide audience through exhibitions, publications and other public media programs. 

Most important to fulfilling the basic purpose of its founding benefactor, the Institution places the highest priority on achieving quality in the conduct of its activities while making the most effective use of available resources. 

GOALS

The Institution seeks to achieve its basic mission to increase and diffuse knowledge in the following ways:

• By providing the highest quality of research, curatorial and professional leadership and expertise through emphasis on excellence in staff appointments and promotions, and through maintaining and improving technical assistance, fellowship programs, equipment, and facilities which support collections related and other original research. 

• By promoting joint research, museum and education programs with other domestic and foreign academic and museum enterprises through a sharing of knowledge, expertise, exhibitions, collections, facilities and other resources. 

• By providing stimulating educational and museum experiences for all visitors, and by promoting outreach activities at many levels, especially those that will increase participation by minorities, handicapped persons, senior citizens, and other specialized groups.