TorpedoUltra outage April 29-30

TorpedoUltra, a Naval Research Laboratories database, will be unavailable due to maintenance beginning at 1pm on Thursday, April 29 and is expected to be back up by noon on Friday, April 30. If you require immediate assistance during those times, or find that the database is still unavailable Friday afternoon, please contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762. Thank you for your patience.

It IS easy being green...

...and here are just a few web-based resources to help you learn more about green chemistry and engineering, and sustainability:

American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute
The mission of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is to enable and catalyze the implementation of green chemistry and green engineering into all aspects of the global chemical enterprise. Established in 1997, the Green Chemistry Institute became part of ACS in 2001. The organization has international chapters, and participates in green chemistry education via public events, published research materials, and their website.

California Green Chemistry Initiative
Learn more about what one state is doing to educate the public and initiate policy change at the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control Green Chemistry Initiative website. This site also contains links to other associations and research centers nationwide, university programs, and other state programs related to green chemistry, sustainability, and waste reduction.

Resilience Alliance
The Resilience Alliance (RA) is a research organization comprised of scientists and practitioners from many disciplines who collaborate to explore the dynamics of social-ecological systems. RA topics of interest include resilience, adaptability, transformability, and sustainable development policy and practice. Member organizations include the Stockholm Environmental Institute, Arizona State University, and Indiana University.

International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organization which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. Founded during the oil crisis of 1973-74, the IEA’s initial role was to co-ordinate measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As energy markets have changed, its mandate has broadened to incorporate the “Three E’s” of balanced energy policy making: energy security, economic development and environmental protection. The site includes a section on sustainable development, in addition to other energy-related topics.

LEED.net - Promoting LEED Certification and Green Building
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third-party certification program. It is a nationally accepted organization for design, operation and construction of high performance green buildings. This ensures the buildings are environmentally compatible, provide a healthy work environment and are profitable.

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For additional research assistance, please contact the Library at 3-5762.

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!

Springer announces a new beta version of SpringerLink

Springer has recently announced that the beta version of the new SpringerLink platform is now available. Users can either search the current version of SpringerLink:


or can click on the SpringerLink beta image, found at the left of most SpringerLink pages, to try the new SpringerLink platform.


Users of the new platform can set up alerts; browse by collection, content type, or title; or can search by keyword or publication information such as author, journal volume, and more, all from the SpringerLink home page. As this is a beta version, features may be added or changed over time. Try both and compare features of the beta and the current version of SpringerLink while both are still available!

Update: TORPEDOUltra is available

TORPEDOUltra is once again online and available. Please contact the Library at 3-5761 if you encounter any additional access issues related to TORPEDOUltra or other journals/databases. Thank you for your patience.

Get the latest news on NASA's 2011 budget and future plans

Wondering what the latest announcements about NASA's FY 2011 budget mean for the Agency and its programs? Check out the following NASA resources:

• NASA FY 2011 budget information (including a budget overview, Administrator Bolden's statement, and audio of a Feb. 1 press conference)
• NASA image of the day - Feb. 3: NASA supports commercial innovation. More information on the commercial companies awarded Space Act Agreements for the "development of crew concepts and technology demonstrations and investigations for future commercial support of human spaceflight."
• Administrator Bolden's speeches/announcements
• Social media including Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace.
• NASA TV

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!

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) outage

Due to a scheduled power outage on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20, the NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) will be temporarily unavailable. NTRS is expected to return to operational status late on the evening of the 20th.

Glenn employees: if you are still experiencing issues with NTRS on Monday, Dec. 21, please contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 for immediate assistance.

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!

Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee summary report released

The Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee released its summary report to NASA and the House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Tuesday. The full report is still being worked on, and will be released when completed. You can download a copy of the report summary, as well as read public comments and follow committee events at the committee's website.

Follow Ares I-X online

With the Ares I-X flight test targeted to take place in October, and testing of the solid rocket motors scheduled to begin taking place soon, there are lots of great reasons to stay up-to-date on the latest Ares I-X news. Everyone - NASA employees as well as family, friends, space enthusiasts, and 'news junkies' alike - can follow Ares online through various feeds, blogs, and social websites such as Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, and more. Check out the Ares I-X section of the NASA website for Ares news, images, and find out how web tools and social sites are being used to share news about NASA's latest exploration efforts.

NASA STI sites online

NASA STI sites, both the NASA Aeronautics & Space Database (NA&SD) and the NASA Technical Report Server (NTRS), are online. If you experience any further issues with either of these sites and require immediate assistance locating an item, please contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762. Thank you for your patience.

NASA STI sites temporarily unavailable

Due to unexpected problems the NASA Center for AeroSpace Information (CASI) North facility is expected to be shut down after 2 p.m. today, Thursday July 30. The NASA Aeronautics & Space Database (NA&SD) and the www.sti.nasa.gov websites (which includes the NASA Technical Report Server) may not be available, or search functionality may be limited. The potential length of any outages is unknown at this time. If you require immediate assistance finding a NASA document or publication, please contact the Glenn Science & Engineering Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762. Thank you for your patience.

Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee news and updates available online

At the request of the Obama Administration and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, NASA has established the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee. The independent review is being conducted by a committee of experts chaired by Norman Augustine, a highly regarded former aerospace industry executive. The committee will examine NASA's current human space flight development plans and potential alternatives. The panel will present options in August for ensuring the nation's human space flight program continues as a safe, innovative, sustainable and affordable operation following the retirement of the space shuttle.

To view the committee's charter, membership, presentations, schedule and other activities, visit http://hsf.nasa.gov

Track trends in research with ScienceWatch.com

ScienceWatch.com, from Thomson Scientific, offers news and trend analysis about current and emerging research in science and technology fields including chemistry, physics, and medicine. Track existing, fast-moving, or emerging research areas, new papers, and more, all identified using Thomson Scientific's citation statistics. You can also see interviews and subscribe to podcasts related to emerging trends and field experts, all at no charge from your desktop. Thomson Scientific is the provider of free content resources such as ScienceWatch, Expert Essays, and Highly Cited.com, as well as subscription-based resources such as Dialog, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Web of Science.