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FAQ -- Frequently Asked Questions

May I borrow materials from the Goddard Library?

The Goddard Library does not loan directly to the Public. Members of the Public who wish to borrow materials may do so by contacting the Interlibrary Loan Department of a public, corporate or university library with which they are affiliated.

 

What are some alternative ways to access scientific publications?

Here are some suggestions for fee-based document delivery services available to the General Public:

How do I get in touch with your Interlibrary Loan staff?

If you are an Interlibrary Loan Librarian and have questions about borrowing materials, contact the Interlibrary Loan and Document Services Department :

    Interlibrary Loan & Document Services
    (301) 286-7217
    ill@listserv.gsfc.nasa.gov

To check on the holdings and circulation status of a particular title, consult our Library Catalog.

 

May I visit the Goddard Library? Who has access to the Goddard Library?

The Goddard Library is available to Goddard Employees (Civil Servants and Contractors). Escorted Visitors to the Center may visit the Library in accordance with Security Regulations. Library staff do not provide escorts to Visitors to obtain access to the Library.

The Visitor Center at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is open to the public. The Visitor Center offers many unique programs, special events and presentations that highlight Goddard's contributions to America's Space Program.

 

How do I contact an individual or office at Goddard?

Call the Goddard switchboard at 301-286-2000.

 

How do I request permission to reproduce a NASA image or video?

There are several good sources of NASA images.

For issues regarding copyright information and use of NASA images and logos, visit the NIX copyright information page.

 

I'm doing a school report on a NASA project (Apollo, Gemini, the Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, etc.). Where can I find some good information?

Several NASA websites are rich sources of information about this topic:

+ Goddard Projects Directory
Reference resource of current and historical Goddard projects, missions, and instruments.

+ Human Spaceflight
Current news and real time data as well as historical information about all of NASA's manned spaceflight programs, including the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.

+ NASA History Office
The NASA History Office documents and preserves the agency's remarkable history through a variety of publications and newsletters.

+ NASA Historical Archive for Manned Missions
Maintained by Kennedy Space Center.

 

How do I ask a librarian for help?

Email questions are gladly accepted. Goddard Reference Librarians will answer questions from the general public as time and the level of internal activity permits.

Email a reference librarian : library@listserv.gsfc.nasa.gov

 

How do I obtain NASA documents?

Use the order form on the NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) website to obtain NASA documents.

Search for NASA Documents on the web with the NASA Technical Report Server (NTRS)



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