Library assistance available for project research

Glenn employees: If you're starting or working on a project, you probably need some information that will help to point you in the right direction or help you continue down a successful research path. Let the Library help you find that information, regardless of where you are in your project process! GSEL Reference Librarians are available for assistance with literature searches or library resources training, and a full Library staff is available for assistance with citation verification, locating documents, standards, e-resources, and more. Stop by and see us in Building 142 - the Library is open Monday-Friday, 8-4:30. Or, give us a call and we'll come to you!

Library Reference Desk 3-5762
Library Circulation Desk 3-5761
Jaime Scibelli (Librarian) 3-5778
Don Reams (Librarian) 3-5763

You can also find us online - request materials (books, journal articles, etc.) or request in-depth reference/research assistance anytime!

Even journals can be "green"!

There are some "green" journals out there, and we're not talking about the color of the cover! Check out this list of journals - some are open access, while access to others is subscription-based (limited to Glenn Research Center employees only, Glenn subscriptions are indicated by volumes available in full-text):

Sustainability - an open access journal
Sustainability is an international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open-access journal of environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability of human beings, which provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development. It is published by Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) online monthly. Subject areas include climate change, misuse of land, patterns of production, national/international policy, sustainable chemistry, and more. The site also includes book reviews and available email alerts.

Ecology and Society - an open access journal
Ecology and Society is an electronic, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal devoted to research findings on the management, stewardship and sustainable use of ecological systems, resources and biological diversity at all levels; the role natural systems play in social and political systems and conversely, the effect of social, economic and political institutions on ecological systems and services; and the means by which we can develop and sustain desired ecological, social and political states.

Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy – an open access journal
Published by the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) and ProQuest/CSA, Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy (SSPP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that discussed both the science and policy of sustainability, with the intent of facilitating communication among scientists, practitioners, and policy makers who are investigating and shaping nature-society interactions and working towards sustainable solutions.

Green Chemistry
Green Chemistry, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RCS), covers topics in green chemistry and sustainability, including the application of innovative technology to establish industrial procedures; the design of new, greener and safer chemicals and materials; the use of sustainable resources; the use of biotechnology alternatives to chemistry-based solutions; methodologies and tools for measuring environmental impact; and the chemical aspects of renewable energy.

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications (1997, v.5-current)
Progress in Photovoltaics offers a forum for reporting advances in this rapidly developing technology, right through from research to practical application, and aims to reach all interested professionals and researchers in the fields of electrical and electronic engineering, renewable energy, and microelectronic engineering, as well as energy policy-makers. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Journal of Physical Chemistry A (1997, v.101-current)
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A (Dynamics, Kinetics, Environmental Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Structure, Theory) publishes studies on dynamics, clusters, and excited states; kinetics, and spectroscopy; atmospheric, environmental, and green chemistry; and molecular structure, quantum chemistry, and general theory.

Journal of Physical Chemistry C (2007, v.111-current)
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (Nanomaterials, Interfaces, and Hard Matter) publishes original experimental and basic research targeted to scientists in physical chemistry of nanoparticles, and nanostructures, surfaces, interfaces, and catalysis, electron transport, optical and electronic devices, and hard matter; and energy conversion and storage. Green and sustainable chemistry are also covered.

Environmental Science & Technology (1967, v.1-current)
Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T) is an authoritative source of information for professionals in a wide range of environmental disciplines. The journal combines magazine and research sections and is published both in print and online. The news and features section of ES&T presents objective reports and analyses of the major advances, trends, and challenges in environmental science, technology, and policy for a diverse professional audience. The research section focuses on new data that is particularly significant and/or original.


Journal of Power Sources (1976, v.1-current)
The Journal of Power Sources provides an interdisciplinary forum on all aspects of the science, technology and commercialization of primary/secondary batteries and fuel cells, supercapacitors, photo-electrochemical cells, including their applications in electric vehicles; portable electronics; hybrid electric vehicles; stationary power systems; remote wind- and/or solar-based power systems; and satellites and deep space probes. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Chemical Engineering & Technology (1987, v.10-current)
Chemical Engineering & Technology is now in its 31th year of publication. Recent issues have covered topics such as high pressure technology, micro system technology, modelling, parameter estimation, corrosion, and emission and pollution control. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Glenn employees can see these and other journals available to GRC on-site contractors and civil servants at the Library's website; for additional assistance, please contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762.

How "green" is your library?

Find out about the "green" efforts of the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) at the Center's Earth Day event on Thursday, April 15th from 11am-1:30pm in the Cafeteria (limited to on-site contractors and civil servants only). What types of Library resources on "green" topics are available? How much material does the Library carry in print versus electronic format? Learn more about Library and other "green" initiatives across the Center at the Earth Day event on Thursday!

Also, keep an eye out for more info about "green" Library and web resources throughout the month of April.

Yuri's Night 2010 - Saturday, April 10

Each year, people in cities around the globe get together to celebrate manned spaceflight and honor past, present, and future human spaceflight accomplishments. Cleveland is one of those cities again this year! On Friday, April 10, Clevelanders will celebrate Yuri's Night at the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC). See the Science Center exhibits (including the first phase of the Glenn Visitor Center, now at GLSC), the new Hubble IMAX movie, and celebrate our accomplishments in manned spaceflight.

Learn more about the history behind Yuri's Night; and don't forget to read more about the Glenn Visitor Center, now at GLSC!

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.

Glenn employees: DCL publication list assistance available @ the Library

Glenn employees: Need a publication/citation list for DCL? Let the Library help! The Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) can compile a list of your publications and the accompanying citations to those works - all you have to do is contact the Library, and we'll take it from there. Please place your request by COB Monday, March 22nd to ensure that the Library is able to generate your list. Fulfillment of DCL list requests placed after 3/22/10 cannot be guaranteed. Don't wait, contact the Library today! Please call 3-5778 or 3-5762.

Antoine Moss featured in AT&T's Twenty Eight Days campaign

February is Black History Month, and AT&T is celebrating with their 28 Days of Inspiration campaign. This campaign celebrates the history, contributions and culture of African Americans, while at the same time looking to the future.

Each day in February features an inspirational leader within the African American community. One of those leaders is NASA Glenn's own Antoine Moss, the author of the book Learn to Intern CEO Style! Copies of the book are available at the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL). Congratulations to Antoine and best wishes for his continued success!

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. 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's Ares 'tuna cans' and Ares I-X 30 day report make local Cleveland news

Further details concerning the success of NASA's Ares I-X test flight made Cleveland news on December 4. The Metro section of Friday's Plain Dealer discusses a 30 day post flight report highlighting the results of a review of some of the Ares flight data. The upper stage simulator, or 'tuna cans', built by NASA Glenn held together throughout the test flight despite being under tremendous aerodynamic strain, and the separation from the booster stage didn't bring the two sections of the rocket as close together as originally thought. Additional flight data remains to be reviewed.

The Ares I-X test flight was a successful one for NASA and is a definite point of pride for the NASA Glenn Research Center. Read more at the Plain Dealer online; Glenn employees can read the print version of Friday's Plain Dealer at the Library. Read more about Ares and the Constellation program at nasa.gov

Glenn Research Center's latest aeronautics research efforts featured in local news

The Glenn Research Center is featured in Monday's Cleveland Plain Dealer, both on the print front page and as the top story online. The article discusses Glenn's efforts and partnerships with other NASA centers in commercial supersonic flight research, including development and testing of green, fuel-efficient supersonic engines and aircraft body shape. Check out the article online; Glenn employees can also see the print version of the Plain Dealer in the Library.

Glenn Science & Engineering Library newspaper delivery

Glenn employees: there was no Plain Dealer or Washington Post delivery on Friday, November 27. Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

NASA Glenn Science & Engineering Library hours for Thanksgiving week

Just a reminder for Glenn employees: the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) will be open for normal business hours (from 8am to 4:30pm) on Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27. The Library will be closed on Thanksgiving. And of course, our website is available 24/7. Please feel free to contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 with questions. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cleveland news coverage of the Ares I-X test flight

After several delays due largely to weather concerns, the Ares I-X test flight successfully launched on Wednesday morning. The Glenn Research Center's role in that success was recognized by some of the local Cleveland media - check out the front page of Thursday's Cleveland Plain Dealer!

Read more about the flight at the Plain Dealer website or at nasa.gov; Glenn employees can read Thursday's paper in the Library. Congratulations to the NASA family on the successful test flight of Ares I-X!

NASA Glenn Research Center's role in the latest images from the Moon

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been successfully transmitting high-quality images since arriving at the Moon in late June. Those images are being sent with greater efficiency thanks to communications hardware - a traveling wave tube amplifier - provided by the Glenn Research Center.

(Hahn Crater, bottom left. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University.)

While LRO will help NASA to better understand the Moon's composition and topography, the primary goal of LRO is to conduct research in preparation for future lunar exploration by scouting for safe landing sites and locating potential resources. Learn more about the communications hardware provided by Glenn and the LRO mission and its accomplishments.

GSEL/Wyle Librarians speak at Special Libraries Association Annual Conference

Alan Montroso and Jaime Scibelli, Librarians at the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL), gave a presentation at the 2009 Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 15th. Alan and Jaime, along with Dr. Roger Launius (current Chair of the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum and former NASA Chief Historian), talked about NASA's plans for manned missions to the Moon and Mars, and the collaboration between NASA scientists, engineers, and librarians that will help to make those plans successful. The presentations were followed by a question and answer session.

SLA described the session in the 2009 Conference Planner:

Mission to Mars: NASA Engineers and Info Pros Set Sights on Red Planet
The red planet has long lived in the imaginations of sci-fi writers, engineers and scientists. Now there's a concrete plan to send astronauts to Mars. This mission would not be possible without the vision, innovation and cooperation of many disciplines, including engineers and information professionals. Come listen to NASA personnel discuss the manned mission to Mars, and plan to be inspired!

Alan (Wyle IS) is the Embedded Librarian at GSEL, and currently works on building and maintaining the NASA Exploration Soils Bibliographic Database. Jaime (Wyle IS) is the GSEL Science Librarian.