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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.