Polarimetric observations with the SMA have become popular with
astronomers at the CfA, ASIAA, as well as external institutions. Most
of the observations, thus far, have primarily been directed at 1)
measuring the linear polarization of the galactic center SgrA* and 2)
the detection and mapping of the magnetic field structure in the
interstellar medium especially in galactic star forming regions. Some
of the recent observations will be presented. In this talk, I will
provide a brief overview of the system and observational methods at
the SMA. In particular, I will discuss the selection of suitable
targets, the planning of the observations, and the additional
calibrations that are required. The data reduction procedures
including both calibration and imaging will be discussed in the
context of polarization observations.