Library Cataloging
"The Center for AeroSpace Information Technical Report Server (CASI TRS) was taken offline on September 22, 2003 and replaced by the NTRS: NASA Technical Reports Server."This was the notice I found this morning when I tried to access the NASA Recon Select database. It was one I used often, was important, and is now gone without a trace and with little or no warning. The NASA Technical report Server, while useful, is not a replacement. In the past I'd search both, because the coverage was different. Now many valuable records have disappeared from public access.
- Von Braun Collection
Digital librarians and archivists might be interested in this. NASA is seeking ideas on how to analyze and catalog notes from Wernher von Braun into an electronic system.On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the historic first moon landing, NASA is seeking...
- Oclc's Purl Server
News from OCLC about their PURL ServerThe PURL Server is being replaced with a new architecture. During this transition period the ability to Register, Create, or Modify records on the Server will be disabled. This transition will occur soon. When a...
- Houston, Texas Area
Explore Saturn and Titan with the Chief Scientist of NASA's Cassini Mission! Join the Lunar and Planetary Institute at Space Center Houston on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Dennis Matson share exciting news about "Cassini and Huygens: New Discoveries...
- Oai
The NASA Technical Reports Server now uses the OAI-PMH. This is good news, moving towards standards. The bad news is they no longer provide access to the NASA Astrophysical Data Service. Here at the Lunar and Planetary Institute, these are important tools...
- Texas Library Association Annual Conference
I'll not be at TLA this year. I'll miss seeing everybody and visiting with folks from all across Texas. Let me know how the TRGCC meeting goes. However, the LPI will have a booth there. My co-workers will be at booth 3043. Their exhibit displays...
Library Cataloging
Valuable Resource - Gone
"The Center for AeroSpace Information Technical Report Server (CASI TRS) was taken offline on September 22, 2003 and replaced by the NTRS: NASA Technical Reports Server."This was the notice I found this morning when I tried to access the NASA Recon Select database. It was one I used often, was important, and is now gone without a trace and with little or no warning. The NASA Technical report Server, while useful, is not a replacement. In the past I'd search both, because the coverage was different. Now many valuable records have disappeared from public access.
- Von Braun Collection
Digital librarians and archivists might be interested in this. NASA is seeking ideas on how to analyze and catalog notes from Wernher von Braun into an electronic system.On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the historic first moon landing, NASA is seeking...
- Oclc's Purl Server
News from OCLC about their PURL ServerThe PURL Server is being replaced with a new architecture. During this transition period the ability to Register, Create, or Modify records on the Server will be disabled. This transition will occur soon. When a...
- Houston, Texas Area
Explore Saturn and Titan with the Chief Scientist of NASA's Cassini Mission! Join the Lunar and Planetary Institute at Space Center Houston on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Dennis Matson share exciting news about "Cassini and Huygens: New Discoveries...
- Oai
The NASA Technical Reports Server now uses the OAI-PMH. This is good news, moving towards standards. The bad news is they no longer provide access to the NASA Astrophysical Data Service. Here at the Lunar and Planetary Institute, these are important tools...
- Texas Library Association Annual Conference
I'll not be at TLA this year. I'll miss seeing everybody and visiting with folks from all across Texas. Let me know how the TRGCC meeting goes. However, the LPI will have a booth there. My co-workers will be at booth 3043. Their exhibit displays...