Shouldn't everyday be Earth Day?

Earth Day is April 22nd, 2010, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of this day of awareness about our environment and what we can do to protect it. Organizations all over the globe observe this day in various ways...but what about the other 364 days of the year? Read more about actions that individuals can take throughout the year to protect the environment, and learn about how NASA's Earth science missions help us better understand our planet and our effects on the environment. You can also find out more about how the Glenn Research Center helps to protect the environment everyday at public events around the Cleveland area throughout the month of April. Glenn employees can learn more at this year's April 15th GRC Earth Day event (@ the GRC cafeteria, limited to on-site civil servants and contractors only) - be sure to stop by and say hello to the Library staff while you're there! Glenn employees looking for research materials on topics relating to environment, sustainability, "green" chemistry, and more can contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 for assistance.

WorldCat and the NASA Glenn Library, from your phone and at your desktop

You've downloaded the WorldCat mobile app to your phone...now what?! Find out what the Glenn Library has to offer, of course! You can also do all of this from your desktop at work as well as at home. (All screenshots shown here are from a Windows PC desktop.)

To find the NASA Glenn Library profile in WorldCat, click on "Find a Library" from the WorldCat home page:


and type the Center's name into the search box:

You'll see the NASA Glenn Library profile. From here, you can go to the Library's website as well as the Library's Catalog and the Ask-a-Librarian@NASA reference service (access to some Library services is restricted to Glenn employees only).

You can also list Glenn's Library as one of your favorites! Create a WorldCat account, free of charge, using either the link at the top of most WorldCat web pages or from the WorldCat home page. Then search for the Glenn Library, and in the far right column of the Library profile, you'll see the option to add the Library as a favorite:

After saving your selection, the Glenn Library will be listed among your "favorites" in your WorldCat profile:

You can also review materials, tag items, and create your own lists to share with others, all via your WorldCat profile. Visit the WorldCat site to learn more. For additional assistance in finding library materials, Glenn employees can contact the Library at 3-5671 or 3-5762.

Search select databases using the Google GSEL MetaSearch

Glenn employees: Don't forget - you can search several select resources from the top right corner of any GSEL (Glenn Science & Engineering Library) web page with the Google GSEL MetaSearch box.

This search currently includes the following resources:

• AIAA - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Electronic Library
• American Chemical Society Publications
• IEEE Xplore
• NASA Technical Reports Server
• NASA Technical Standards Program
• ScienceDirect

Refine your results by source:


Suggest a resource to be added to this custom search by contacting the Library at 3-5762 or 3-5778.

Now available: the Library from your phone!

Ever been at a meeting or a presentation, hear about a great book or journal and think "I'd like to see that, I wonder if the Glenn Library has that?" Find out with the WorldCat Mobile app!

WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. It's provided by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), which is based in Columbus, Ohio.

To get started, type www.worldcat.org/m/ into your phone's browser. You can visit OCLC's website to view a list of supported phones; or check your phone's app store - there's also a WorldCat Mobile app available for Android phones.

Now you can search for books and other items, and see what the Glenn Library has to offer. Please call the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 to confirm that a particular item is available.

Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) hours for Thursday, Dec. 31

The Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) will be open for normal business hours, 8am to 4:30pm, on Thursday, Dec. 31. Library staff will be available during those hours, and as always our online resources are available 24/7. GSEL will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1. Happy New Year from the GSEL staff!

Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) hours for Thursday, Dec. 24

The Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) will be open for normal business hours, 8am to 4:30pm, on Thursday, Dec. 24. Library staff will be available during those hours, and as always our online resources are available 24/7. GSEL will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25. Happy Holidays from the GSEL staff!

Glenn Library hours Thursday, August 13

The Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) will be closed from 11:15am to 1:45pm on Thursday, August 13. All online services - databases, journals, online request system, etc. - will still be available during this time. If you require immediate assistance during this time, please contact Don Reams, Library Supervisor, at 440/759-4183. Thank you.

The Knowledge Resources & Information Services (KRIS) Center Open House

The Knowledge Resources & Information Services (KRIS) Center Open House on March 24th formally introduced the KRIS facility to Glenn employees. KRIS is comprised of the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL), Records Management & Archives, Forms Design, and the Learning Center. All of these individual areas provide information services and knowledge resources to Glenn employees. Bringing them together in one physical location adds convenience for users, and increases the synergy between the service providers. Thank you to all who attended and coordinated both the Open House and Ribbon Cutting. Your support is appreciated - thank you for your help in making the day a success!

(Pictured above: Ralph Bevilacqua, Wyle IS - Program Manager, TIALS Contract; Anne Power, NASA Records Manager and History Officer; Don Reams, Wyle IS - Supervisor-Library, History, Records, and Forms. Photo by Bridget Caswell.)

(Pictured above: Don Reams introducing the "Ask a Librarian" reference services to Open House attendees. Photo by Bridget Caswell.)

(Pictured above: Library circulating collection; Don Reams with Open House attendees. Photo by Bridget Caswell.)