About the Library
History and overview
In 1979, the library was dedicated to the memory of Robert L. Charnell
and Patrick Laird. These PMEL oceanographic researchers were lost at
sea with the MV HolaHola in December of 1978 in the Alenuihaha Channel
off the island of Hawaii.
The NOAA Seattle Library was established in Building 3 of the NOAA
Western Regional Center (WRC) in the Summer of 1983. It is administered
by the NOAA Central and Regional Libraries Division in Silver Spring, Maryland
as part of OAR. Library collections are intended to support
NOAA missions and research. It may be used by all NOAA or JISAO employees
and contractors.
During campus' construction five artists were commissioned to install works around campus. A postcard and brochure describe the installations.
Directions, hours and use - How to get here, library availability for NOAA staff and visitors,
general use guidelines.
Policies - Borrowing,
collection development, copyright, new and departing patrons, photocopying,
and privacy policy.
Staff - Names and contact
information.
Who we serve - Listing
of local and regional NOAA offices and programs served by the library.
Covers AK, CA, HI, ID, OR, WA and Pacific Islands.