• Looking for tips on Java? LabView, or MATLAB?
• Want to learn new features about MS Office applications?
• Need to catch up on web development?

Do you know, as a JPLer, you have access to thousands of electronic books and videos on all aspects related to IT (information technology)?  JPL Library, Professional Development, and the Engineering and Science Directorate offer several resources, allowing all staff to pursue self-paced learning and development.  Here is a quick run-down of the major resources:

• JPL Library ebooks portal: This page leads to a search box and an A-Z list of books from IEEE, EngNetBase, ITNetBase, and Springer Computer Science book collections.  All materials from here can be downloaded then put on any mobile devices for later reading.
• Books 24×7: Through the NASA SATERN training system, search for Books 24×7, and you can access books and short videos on IT topics as well as business management skills.  Books 24×7 also serves as the Lab’s outlet for Microsoft training.  You need to have a NASA Launch Pad user id and password in order to use this resource.
• Training library from lynda.com: Jointly supported by the Engineering and Science Directorate and Professional Development, lynda.com provides videos on programming languages, productivity software, web development applications, and other topics. You need to set up a login and profile with lynda.com in order to watch the videos.  Follow the direction below or call 4HELP to set up your profile.

Contact the JPL Library (email library@jpl.nasa.gov or call 4-4200) if you are interested in a customized list of ebooks or videos.  For access and technical support for Books 24×7, please contact NASA SATERN sy Help at NASA-satern.support@nasa.gov; access questions related to lynda.com, please contact 4HELP.

———–Instruction on setting up lynda.com profile ——-

1. From your computer, while on Lab go to iplogin.lynda.com  (click on “Yes” if  a Security Screen pops up)
2. Click the “Create a Profile” link
3. Fill in the short form.  (Note:  your log-in ID must be your jpl e-mail address)
4. Once you register and create your profile, you will be able to access lynda.com from any computer, anywhere.
5. For technical issues concerning lynda.com, you may submit a web request https://jplit.jpl.nasa.gov/4help or contact JPL Service Desk at 4HELP.

The SPIE Digital Library is the world’s largest collection of optics & photonics applied research. JPL Library has recently added  its 160+ ebooks to our subscription, and SPIE has moved to a new platform in order to have more functionalities.  This is a great time to visit the new SPIE Digital Library.

Highlights of the New SPIE Digital Library:

• Electronic books: topics range from guide to binocular, fiber optics, to remote sensing.
• Proceeding papers: more than 350,000 papers from 1962 to present.
• Journals: all nine journals from the earliest issue to present.
• Topical collections: pre-defined subjects clusters cutting across proceeding papers, journal articles, and book chapters.
• Video links: selected recent proceeding papers include links to videos or other media that were a part of the conference presentation
• Mobile applications: with a one-time set-up, users can access SPIE contents via smartphones or tablets.

For more information about SPIE Digital Library, contact the Library Reference Desk at library@jpl.nasa.gov, or call the Reference Desk at ext 4-4200.

Did you know that JPL employees have a single point of access to technical standards, tools, and best practices?  The NASA Technical Standards Program (NTSP), sponsored by the Office of the NASA Chief Engineer, provides one-stop access to a wide range of standards.  The Standards and Technical Assistance Resource Tool (START), provides access to over 130,000 technical documents, including endorsed standards, NASA developed standards, JPL Engineering Office Standards, and standards from other NASA sites.  Many standards are available for immediate downloading to your computer.  Others standards need to be ordered via the START tool.  There is no cost for the use of START, and access to this database is open to all JPL employees; however, registration is required via NASA’s Access Launchpad page.  Detailed information about JPL’s use of standards is available at JPL Engineering Standards Office.  This office can help you access the occasional standard not available through the NASA Standards site.

If you are looking for IEEE Standards, in addition to getting them via START, they are also available through the JPL Library’s subscription to IEEE Explore.

If you have questions or comments about getting standards, please contact the JPl Library Reference desk at library@jpl.nasa.gov or call our extension at 4-4200.

The JPL Library recently added thousands of electronic books in the areas of math, physics, business, computer science and information technology. 

All of the ebooks are in PDF format. Our license allows all JPLers to access, read online and download the chapters within the JPL firewall. Once downloaded, you can keep them on your computer or mobile devices indefinitely. Library staff can also compile specialized lists of ebooks for you or your work group.

Mathematics

• Mathematical modeling
• Mathematics for engineering

Physics

• Applied mechanics and fluid dynamics
• Geophysics
• Lasers & optics
• Quantum physics

Business

• Six sigma & quality
• Human resources & training

Computer Science

• Computer engineering
• Cryptography and coding theory
• Data mining & knowledge discovery
• Machine learning & pattern recognition
• Visualization & computer graphics

Information Technology

• Internet & web-based computing
• IT management
• Security & auditing
• Software engineering & systems development

Your use and comments will help us determine whether to continue subscriptions to these ebooks in the future. Please send your requests and comments to library@jpl.nasa.gov