Computers (NIH staff)
Public Access Computer (NIH staff and visitors)
Remote Access to Specialized Workstations (reservation required)
Bioinformatics Workstations (reservation required)
Data Sciences Workstation (reservation required)
Multimedia Workstation (reservation required)
Mac Workstation (reservation required)
Recording Studio (reservation required)
Private Study Rooms (first come, first served)
Open Study Carrels (first-come, first-served)
Green Terrace (outside, open)
Computers
There are 16 desktop computers with access to the NIH network. Users must log in with NIH government credentials (a PIV card or username and password) to use them. These computers have access to a printer in the NIH Library. No reservation is required.
Public Access Computer
There is one public computer with limited access to the Internet. It is not connected to a printer. No reservation is required.
Remote Access to Specialized Workstations
Specialized NIH Library Workstations (and their software) can be accessed remotely. Please make a reservation, and then follow the individual directions below for each workstation to log in.
Bioinformatics 1
Bioinformatics 2
Data Science
Mac Workstation
Multimedia Workstation
Bioinformatics Workstations
Supported by the NIH Library Bioinformatics Support Program, these two workstations offer high-performance computers dedicated to high-throughput data analysis. Applications are unique to each computer. Reservations are required (may be reserved for up to 8 hours each day).
Data Sciences Workstation
Supported by the NIH Library Data Services Program, this workstation provides a suite of tools for data analysis, processing, and visualization useful for a variety of different types of data. The workstation also includes links to information on using data tools, conducting research using data mining, and finding data available for re-use. Reservations are required (may be reserved for up to 4 hours each day).
Multimedia Workstation
The NIH Library's new Multimedia Workstation (formerly the Collaboration Pod) includes graphics, video, and 3D modeling software. Reservations are required (may be reserved for up to 4 hours each day).
Mac Workstation
The NIH Library's new Mac Workstation provides access to graphic design, video editing, and R programming software. Reservations are required (may be reserved for up to 4 hours each day).
Recording Studio
Create audio and video projects using the Library's Digital Production Studio, equipped with a digital audio recorder, a video camera, headphones, microphones, sound-proofing, a green screen, and a lighting kit. Editing software, including Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Camtasia, will be available in the Multimedia workstation.
Private Study Rooms
The NIH Library has private study rooms for individual use. They are located in the lower level reading room. Each room has a desk and chair, a door, and Wi-Fi. These study spaces are not locked¾valuables should not be left unattended. NIH staff can use the rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservation is required.
Open Study Carrels
The NIH Library has open study carrels in the main reading room. No reservation is required.
Green Terrace
The 4400-square-foot Green Terrace directly outside of the NIH Library in Building 10 is a verdant, eco-friendly garden patio. It is an extension of the NIH Library and serves as an outdoor garden oasis for NIH staff and visitors. It provides a natural, relaxing setting for individuals and groups to eat, read, reflect, and rejuvenate.
The NIH Library Green Terrace won the HHS Green Champion Award for Sustainable Building Design (2009) and the Medical Library Association Green Project of the Year Award (2011).