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The Technical Library is the official depository for Unclassified and Classified SAND Reports (CPR400.2.13.14H.A)
Reports Collection
The SNL/NM Technical Library Reports collection is stored in Building 804, Room 100 vault. The collection consists of Sandia suffixes (informal journal articles, conference papers, and abstracts), Sandia formal reports, Central Technical File (CTF), as well as externally-generated formal Technical Reports (DOE, DOD, and other facilities). Most of the unclassified external reports are on microfiche, and are not included in the online catalog. The SNL/CA Technical Library Reports collection is located in Building 912, Room 149 and is open to users from 9-11 am Mondays through Thursdays.
Locate Material
Library material can be requested by sending an email to librpts@sandia.gov. In CA contact Karen Cardwell, (925) 294-1029 or Tiffany Vargas, (925) 294-4598. Customers are encouraged to check the Library’s Online Catalog (both unclassified and classified) and electronic holdings prior to requesting material. The NM Library does not charge for Reports Services.

Recent unclassified (1990 to date) SAND documents are available through the Online Catalog. The digitized SAND reports page provides additional information regarding years of coverage for electronically available SAND reports.

Material not owned by the Library can be obtained by request. The Technical Library can request items from another Laboratory or order documents through our Document Delivery department at libdoc@sandia.gov. The NM Library will require a project and task only for incurred costs related to procuring the document (no charge for document delivery labor).  In California contact Karen Cardwell, (925) 294-1029 or Tiffany Vargas, (925) 294-4598 or send email to cateclib@sandia.gov.

Library Reports User Privileges

Internally originated material (Sandia reports and CTF) can be reviewed in the Library or a copy can be supplied to Library customers with proper Need-to-Know and Clearance level. In NM you will need to contact Library Vault Personnel at (505) 845-8187 to schedule an appointment (the Vault is currently a closed facility and is not accepting walk-ins). In CA, contact Tiffany Vargas at (925) 294-4598 or Karen Cardwell at (925) 294-1029. Classified formal Sandia reports (from approximately 1985 to present) are available via Classified WFS for those included in approved WFS access groups. Sandia unclassified unlimited formal reports are available worldwide via the Library’s Online Catalog. Currently Sandia unclassified limited reports are only available by contacting the Technical Library.

Library customers with proper Need-to-Know and Clearance level may borrow externally-generated reports from the Sandia Technical Library. Library material can be requested by sending an email to librpts@sandia.gov.

The Library follows the guidance and policy on Need-to-Know, as outlined in the Business Rules.

Externally Generated Reports Borrower Responsibilities and Loan Practice
Externally generated reports can be loaned for an indefinite period of time to Sandia borrowers; however, they remain the property of the Library and can be recalled at any time. If the current borrower still has a need for the recalled document, arrangements can be made to order a copy for the customer. Until returned to the Library, these external reports remain the responsibility of the borrower. These responsibilities include NO destroying, transferring or archiving of Library materials. Borrowers are expected to return materials in the same quality condition as when they were checked out.
Returning Externally Generated Reports
Reports can be returned to the Technical Library via the following:
• Inter-office mail. Address item to Reports Circulation MS-0899
• Classified mail. Address item to CWS 0279, MS-0899.
• Hand-carry to building 804, room 100 vault. You will need to schedule an appointment with Vault personnel by calling (505) 845-8187 in order to hand-carry return documents.
For additional information on Reports services in NM contact (505) 845-8187 or email librpts@sandia.gov. In CA contact Karen Cardwell at (925) 294-1029 or Tiffany Vargas, (925) 294-4598.
Charging for Services
  • We charge for any expenses we incur in getting you the information you need. Usually this relates to the cost to procure the report from external sources
  • As an IES service provider, we are funded to serve the Sandia population. Should you need some dedicated time of one of our library personnel, we would negotiate a reasonable charge for that exclusive use. Feel free to contact Donald Guy if you have additional questions.
last updated on November 24, 2008