EPA National Library Network Strategic Plan FY 2012-FY 2014

摘要

The EPA National Library Network (Library Network) provides Agency staff and the public with access to accurate, objective and timely environmental information to facilitate decision-making. The Library Network is composed of libraries and document repositories located in EPA's Headquarters, Regions, field offices, research centers, and specialized laboratories. In addition to professional library staff and physical (paper) collections, the Library Network supports and makes available virtual library resources that provide Agency staff and the public with access to EPA information and library services. The public can search for information in the Online Library System (OLS), the Library Networks online catalog, and can access full-text, digital EPA publications via the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) database. In addition, EPA staff have access to electronic journals and other premium resources for research through the Desktop Library, as well as services such as Ask a Librarian online chat reference service and desktop training opportunities.