Our Mission
The JPL Library (319F) enhances Lab-wide research and the exchange of knowledge by facilitating access to a dynamic collection of print and online resources, guiding JPLers in the research process through individual and group consultations, inspiring the JPL community through events and makerspace offerings, and cultivating an inspiring space that invites collaboration and innovation.
Our Work
Collections
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Systems
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Content Management
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Research, Consultation, and Outreach
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Meet the Library Team
| Staff | Role | |
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| Caroline Coward | Library Group Supervisor | Contact |
| Dudee Chiang | Group Lead, Collections, Data, Research | Contact |
| Christopher Dixon | Library Systems | Contact |
| Melissa Hansen | Services Desk, Outreach, Bibliographies | Contact |
| Taxonomy Team | Taxonomy Services | Contact |
| Sara Bond | Data Governance, Information Architecture | Contact |
| Beth Daruthayan | Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loan | Contact |
| Nien-Tung Sun | Launch Approval Engineering Office librarian | Contact |
BEACON
Throughout the Library's website, there are a lot of references to the term BEACON. What is the story behind it?
BEACON is an acronym for Bibliographic and Electronic Access CONnection. It is the name of the Library's first online catalog, which started back in the 1980's. Over the years, the JPL Library has expanded the use of this name for related services: We have the BEACON Express system for requesting books and articles, the Library's website is the BEACON website, and the full name of the Hub (111-104) is the Hub at BEACON Information Commons.
Contact the JPL Library
For additional information about any JPL Library resources and services please contact us:
- Slack #help-library
- Email: library@jpl.nasa.gov
- Phone: 818-354-4200
- Visit Building 111, Room 104 (the HUB) at JPL: 24/7 access with badge