Elizabeth Mary Hallam Smith CB FSA FRHistS (née Hallam; born 5 November 1950)[1] is an English historian and information professional who was the librarian of the House of Lords Library from 2006 to 2016.
[1] She earned a BA (Hons) and Ph.D. at the University of London.
Hallam Smith began her career at the Public Record Office (which became The National Archives in 2003), serving as an Assistant Keeper 1976–93,[3] Director of Public Services 1993–2004, and Director of National Advisory and Public Services 2004–2006.
[4] She was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the civilian division (CB) in the 2017 New Year Honours, for services to parliament and national heritage.
From 2021 to 2024 she served as a Vice President of the Society of Antiquaries of London.