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NASA's New Strategy: Close Its Reference Libraries

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
October 31, 2011
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NASA Internal Memo: Goddard Libraries Transition to Electronic Services
“Beginning January 1, 2012, the NASA Goddard libraries at Greenbelt and Wallops will transition to an all-electronic activity. In response to changes in the research environment and to Center-driven resource priorities, we will no longer maintain a physical presence but will focus on supporting the research needs of the Goddard community electronically. … Closing of the physical libraries is a strategic move to repurpose resources and refocus efforts toward enhanced electronic collections and new services vital for Goddard to continue to be productive and competitive in scientific research. “
Keith’s note: So what does this mean with regard to the books and other printed items that already exist in the GSFC library i.e. “Closing of the physical libraries”? Is GSFC going to just get rid of everything? And if a book or journal is not in electronic format … too bad. I am sure historians will just love this. And this is a “strategic move”?

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