The Information Center and Archives at the National Snow and Ice Data Center have a new name: the Roger G. Barry Resource Office for Cryospheric Studies (ROCS). The new name honors the contributions of Dr. Barry, who retired as NSIDC’s Director in 2008 and continues as the Director of the World Data Center for Glaciology at NSIDC.

ROCS is an information resource for people studying Earth's frozen regions, the history of science, or past climate related to the cryosphere. ROCS is located at NSIDC's offices in Boulder, Colorado, USA, and is open to the public. ROCS holds many rare and unique items, and is a popular stop for researchers visiting the Denver/Boulder area. We are currently working to make our collections more visible and accessible. We're also undertaking several initiatives to develop the collection and ensure its long-term stewardship.

Visit our new Web site at http://nsidc.org/rocs/, where you can get more information on our holdings and contact a librarian or archivist regarding your research needs. Visit our new blog as well at http://rgbrocs.wordpress.com/ to receive current news about ROCS.