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Written by Zhenyi Hong, Ph.D., Research Fellow in the Mouse Cancer Genetics Program (MCGP), the Neural Development Section

I’ve always had beautiful memories with libraries. Growing up in a university campus where my father used to work, I spent countless hours in the library wandering from shelf to shelf while waiting for my father to finish his classes. I often piled 20 plus books on my desk and went from music to science to philosophy, free like a bird. This initial spark of happiness triggered my passion for knowledge and pushed me all the way to become a scientist today.

Over the years, I’ve worked many places, but my feelings for libraries have never changed. The first time I walked into the NCI Frederick library, my eyes lit up at the neat and peaceful environment inside the library. Although it is small, this library is equipped with many elements that will satisfy the different needs of different readers. The library staff are very friendly and helpful. Many times, they helped me efficiently obtain a book or other resource. I highly appreciate the study rooms, where I could practice my talk aloud, concentrate entirely and write my manuscript efficiently with no disturbance from outside.

Also, the library constantly provides ample online book resources and training opportunities. Personally, I have participated in multiple data analysis trainings, which helped greatly with my research ideas and experimental skills. I believe these beautiful moments with the library will stay vividly as a colorful page in my memory forever.

Looking to curl up with a good book this winter? Access a collection of popular science E-Books and audiobooks either in your browser or on your own device via OverDrive.

From the Scientific Library’s homepage, click Databases and navigate to OverDrive. You can browse the collection or search for a specific title. You can then read directly in your web browser or download to your own mobile device. OverDrive is compatible with all computers, smart phones, tablets, and E-readers. For more information about how to set up OverDrive and get started reading, visit this guide.

Although the Library’s physical space is currently closed, staff can deliver print books from the collection via interoffice mail on an as-needed basis.

Do you need an article or book chapter and can’t find it online?  Send a request through the NCI at Frederick Article/Book Request Form, and the Scientific Library can obtain a copy of the publication for you, free of charge.

To Search for Electronic and Print Materials through the Library:

On the Scientific Library’s homepage, enter a title or keyword(s) in the OneSearch box.

Click on the title you want.

Tip: If the Library has electronic access, you will see “Available Online.” Under the “Full text availability” heading will be a link to the item.

Tip: If the item you want is a print book in our collection, the location will list “Available at the Scientific Library” followed by a call number. To request a print book for delivery through interoffice mail:

Under the “Get It” heading, sign in with your NIH login.

Once signed in, under the “Get It” heading, click “Request.”

Choose a pick-up location, but please note: while the Library is closed, your item will be delivered to you via interoffice mail within a few days. You can  return your item(s) at the book drop outside the Scientific Library or through interoffice mail.

Click “Send Request”

Contact the Scientific Library if you need assistance.

Frontiers in Anti-cancer Drug Discovery, Volume 12

Singapore: Bentham Science Publishers, 2021.
Description:  This book series publishes reviews relevant to all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry, in-silico drug design, combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening, drug targets, recent important patents, and structure-activity relationships.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 7th edition

Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute, Inc., 2021.
Description:  This standard for project management reflects the evolution of emerging technology, new approaches, and rapid market changes in the profession.  It enumerates 12 principles of project management and addresses practitioners' current and future needs to help them be more proactive, innovative, and nimble in enabling desired project outcomes.

Image Processing and Acquisition Using Python, 2nd edition

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2021.
Description:  This book provides a sound foundation in both image acquisition and image processing. The first part of the book presents an introduction to Python, Python modules, reading and writing images using Python, and an introduction to images. The second part discusses the basics of image processing, including pre/post processing using filters, segmentation, morphological operations, and measurements.

The Scientific Library offers several ways for users to get in touch with librarians for questions, big or small.

You can reach out to library staff via chat from the comfort of your workspace. Have a question? Message a librarian! Simply open a new chat window in Microsoft Teams and type a staff member’s name to get started chatting (find our staff directory here).

Not sure which staff member to contact?  You can reach the Scientific Library at NCIFredLibrary@mail.nih.gov and ask to be contacted via Teams.