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Press Releases and Announcements lists official NAL press releases, stories about NAL, and announcements which are updated regularly. These feature items such as visitor information, new services, partnerships and projects.
Press Release Contact:
Marcia A. Wood
Public Affairs Specialist
Current Information Branch
Agricultural Research Service
marcia.wood@ars.usda.gov
Phone: (301) 504-1662
Fax: (301) 504-1486
Room 1-2214C
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
GWCC-BLTSVL
Beltsville, MD 20705
Note: This replaces contact information on press releases showing Len Carey.
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February 2008
NAL Publishes New Editions of Agricultural Thesaurus, Glossary (En Español)
The USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) has published 2008 editions of its NAL Agricultural Thesaurus (NALT) and Glossary of Agricultural Terms in both Spanish and English. The update is published collaboratively with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). |
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May 2007
Corn-Based Absorbent Dries Soggy Books
“Super Slurper” is being pressed into service as the latest new tool for drying wet books—and beating menacing molds to the punch. |
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May 7, 2007
NAL Publishes Spanish Language Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary
Noticia en español
The USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) has published Spanish language
versions of its NAL Agricultural Thesaurus (NALT) and
Glossary of
Agricultural Terms. |
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April 2, 2007
Announcing New Symbol for the National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has adopted a new graphic symbol standing for the Library’s role in advancing access to global information for agriculture. |
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March 6, 2007
National Agricultural Library Employee Honored for Excellence
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Technical information specialist Yvette Alonso has received the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) "2006 Excellence in Information Award." ARS is the chief scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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February 2007
National Agricultural Library announces launch design concept Web site for the National Digital Library for Agriculture
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is pleased to announce the launch of a design concept Web site - www.nal.usda.gov/ndla - for the National Digital Library for Agriculture (NDLA). |
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January 1, 2007
AGRICOLA Re-scoped
New Indexing Policy in Effect as of January 1, 2007
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) announces the re-scoped AGRICOLA Index and the list of titles to be indexed in 2007. The re-scoped AGRICOLA Index better serves NAL’s customers by offering more links to full-text articles and avoiding duplication with other abstracting and indexing services |
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October 11, 2006
Two New CEAP Bibliographies Available Online
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published two more in a series of current literature surveys covering agricultural conservation programs and the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices.
The two new bibliographies, both available on the Web, were published by the National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
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September 6, 2006
Better-Bean Information Available Online from NAL
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has added the digitally reformatted annual reports and conference proceedings of the Bean Improvement Cooperative (BIC) to the information available online through the NAL Digital Repository. This addition includes significant information about the improvement of bean varieties, production and processing.
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September 2006
Information is Useful in Fighting Invasive Aliens
Invasive aliens seem to be everywhere: in the water, on the land, in the air; attacking our wildlife, natural areas, and agricultural lands. These aliens are invasive species--harmful non-native plants, animals, or microbes, transported here by boats, planes, and winds from their native lands. They are harmful in Maryland because they crowd out native plants and animals by grabbing space, light, and nutrients.
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August 2006
Summary from the User Needs Assessment, National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) assessed user needs via an online survey that ran from April 18 through May 16, 2006. The needs assessment was designed to identify the library’s current and potential customers; to determine those customers’ information needs, sources, and behaviors; and to assess their view of NAL’s existing and potential services. |
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August 15, 2006
Improved Web Site from the Rural Information Center (RIC) makes finding rural information easier
The Rural Information Center (RIC) at the USDA’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned Web site that provides easier access to rural topics and information. |
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July 19, 2006
Improved Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) Web Site Makes It Easier for Growers, Researchers, and Gardeners to Find Information
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) at USDA's National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned Web site bearing several significant enhancements to make it easier to find information on a wide range of agriculture-related subjects, including sustainable agriculture, alternative crops, organic farming, and farm energy. |
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July 14, 2006
Redesigned Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Website Makes it Easier to Access Credible and Practical Resources for Nutrition Educators and Health Professionals
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at USDA's National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned website featuring several improvements to make it easier for nutrition educators, health professionals and government personnel to find and use the site's excellent nutrition information. |
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July 6, 2006
Redesigned AWIC Web Site Makes it Easier to Find Information about Animal Welfare
The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched its redesigned Web site featuring a new browse structure and Google search engine making it easier to locate information on a wide variety of animal care and use topics. |
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June 2006
Digital library of water and agriculture information just a click away
Go from Puget Sound to the Chesapeake Bay. Along the way, visit the Gulf of Mexico or the Great Lakes. Do it all from your computer. |
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May 2006
NAL Alternative Farming Systems Information Center Informs Sustainable Agriculture
The USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) is more than a building full of books. A big part of what makes NAL the largest and most accessible collection of agricultural information in the world is the Library's several specialized Information Centers. |
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April 25, 2006
Digital Repository Provides Public Access Online to Selected USDA Publications
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has established an online digital repository providing convenient public access to the full text of selected U.S. Department of Agriculture publications. |
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Mar 2006
Step up to nutrition and health, with help from the National Agricultural Library
The U.S. is facing a national health epidemic: More than 65% of adults in the U.S. are overweight, including 30% obese. More than 15% of U.S. children are obese. |
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Mar 2006
March 1 Opening of Prestele Exhibit Brings Botanical Feast for the Eyes
Winter blues are already giving way to the hues of Spring and Summer at USDA’s National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, with the March 1 opening of a significant exhibition of botanical art, Inspiration and Translation: Botanical and Horticultural Lithographs of Joseph Prestele and Sons. |
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Feb 2006
A Wealth of Agricultural Information Available from the Comfort of Your Own Home or Desk
While many people visit the National Agricultural Library (NAL) Abraham Lincoln Building in Beltsville, most of the library’s customers visit virtually, from the comfort of their homes or desks all over the world. |
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Feb 15, 2006
Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture Series
The first Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture will take place on Thursday March 2, 2006 at the George Bush Presidential Library, in College Station, Texas. |
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Feb 2006
Forum--Food Safety's Bright Web Venue: FSRIO
When Salmonella enterica...causes a food-poisoning outbreak that hits the headlines, you may decide to head for the Internet to learn more. Your online hunt for "Salmonella research" will likely lead you to FSRIO, the Food Safety Research Information Office. |
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Feb 1, 2006
New Invasivespeciesinfo.gov Navigation Helps Fight Invaders
The National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned Web site making it easier to find information about invasive species. |
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Jan 31, 2006
Redesigned Water Quality Information Center Web site drenches users in refreshing layout and fluid access
The Water Quality Information Center (WQIC) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned Web site featuring an enhanced interface allowing better access to its information products on water and agriculture. |
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Jan 11, 2006
Redesigned FSRIO web site makes it easier to find information about food safety research
The Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned Web site featuring several new improvements for accessing food safety research information. |
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Jan 2006
What IS That Big Brown Building on Route One?
Some readers may know all about the 14 story brown brick building on Route One, while others may have been curious about it for some time. In case you are among the latter, the building is the Abraham Lincoln Building of the National Agricultural Library – known as NAL within the library community. |
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Dec 1, 2005
Redesigned National Agricultural Library Web site brings fresh look and swift access
NAL has launched its redesigned Web site as a gateway connecting users swiftly with the services of NAL and with the billions of pages of agricultural information within NAL collections and information resources. |
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Jul 1, 2005
Important information for visitors: NAL Front Door is closed
The main (front) entrance to NAL's Abraham Lincoln Building will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, July 5, 2005. |
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May 2, 2005
Gathering at NAL to announce NCLIS Health Award for Libraries
The National Agricultural Library co-hosted a special gathering of library and health professionals, including chief officers of state library agencies from across the U.S. and its territories. |
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Apr 25, 2005
USDA South Building Reference Center will reopen April 27
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) will reopen its South Building Reference Center in Room 1052-S on Wednesday, April 27, 2005. |
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Apr 13, 2005
New Document Request System at NAL
Beginning April 15, NAL will use the Relais Enterprise document request system to receive and process requests for documents. |
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Feb 27, 2004
NAL launches
Phase One of Electronic Ag Information System at Mississippi
State
The
National Agricultural Library (NAL) and Mississippi State
University (MSU) have jointly begun the first phase of
the NAL/MSU Digitop PLUS Pilot Demonstration Project at
the MSU campus in Starkville, Mississippi. |
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Jan 20, 2004
NAL and MSU
Pilot Project Will Test High-Value Science Information
System for Agriculture
The
USDA's
National Agricultural Library has established a pilot
demonstration project with Mississippi State University
(MSU) in Starkville, MS which will give MSU researchers,
teachers, and students easier and faster access to the
latest and best available information in the agricultural
sciences. |
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Oct 22, 2003
NAL
Purchases Document Delivery Software
The
National Agricultural Library (NAL) has selected the Relais
Enterprise document delivery system to further automate
the library's document delivery services. |
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Sep 22, 2003
D.C. Reference Center Closed: 9/26/2003 - 10/6/2003
In USDA's South Building, the National Agricultural Library's D.C. Reference Center (DCRC) will temporarily close on Friday, September 26 for one week, and reopen on Monday, October 6 in new space in Room 6836. More... |
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Sep 22, 2003
Absorbent
Polymer Has "Thirst for Knowledge"
Cupped
in the palm of one's hand, Super Slurper is a nondescript
powder--until you add water. Then, starch-based polymers
in Super Slurper "drink" the water right up, transforming
the powder into a gel capable of retaining nearly 2,000
times its weight in moisture. |
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May 05, 2003
Joint Project Will
Help Libraries Care for Still-Image Collections
NAL has announced a cooperative project to improve the care and accessibility of still-image collections by developing guidelines to assist institutions in preservation reformatting projects. |
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