Richard Naples

Richard Naples is a seasoned Technical Information Specialist at the Smithsonian Institution, where responsibilities include managing data flow for Smithsonian Research Online, maintaining and enhancing website content, generating custom reports, and overseeing digital reprints for Smithsonian scholars since October 2000. Previous experience includes roles as a Library Technician and Conservation Library Technician, focusing on research bibliography maintenance, environmental monitoring, special collections, and general collections care. Additionally, Richard served as a Board Member for Slow Food DC from August 2010 to December 2013, leading food and agricultural activities for a membership of over 1,300 and redesigning the organization's website. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Oberlin College, earned in 2000.