General Information and Resources

• NIH Transport, Parking, and Maps
• Security
• Useful Websites and Resources
• Contacting CPFP staff, current fellows, alumni
• Acronyms
• Telephones, fax, and mail
• Information Technology

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NIH Transport, Parking, and Maps

• Entry into the Executive Plaza Complex and its Facilities
• Public Transportation
• NIH Shuttle Service (Executive Plaza and others)
• Parking and Security
• NIH ID Card and Parking Permits
• Security
• Main Campus Parking
• Maps

Entry into the Executive Plaza Complex and its Facilities

FASCARDS are used for entering and exiting the parking lot at Executive Plaza. In addition, they are needed for entry into the South building (EPS) via the parking garage, entry into both buildings on weekends, entry into the EPS library and the EPS fitness facility. FASCARDS will open gates and doors when they are placed 1 to 4 inches from the card reader. Upon notification from the CPFP or ARC, FASCARDS can be picked up (with a photo ID) from Edna Motaghi in Building 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 600. Lost cards can be replaced at a charge of $7.25. Fellows leaving the CPFP must return their card to the Program Office.

Public Transportation

This section includes information on commuter information, the NIH Transhare Program, and the Washington, D.C. Metrorail system.

http://dtts.ors.od.nih.gov/commuter_info.htm

http://dtts.ors.od.nih.gov/transhare.htm

http://www.wmata.com/

NIH Shuttle Service (Executive Plaza and others)

Because parking at the NIH Campus is extremely tight, it is recommended that fellows take advantage of the very convenient shuttle service to and from the Executive Plaza complex (see attached shuttle schedule). For this shuttle and any other shuttle services available to the NIH community, fellows can refer to the following website: http://dtts.ors.od.nih.gov/NIHShuttle/scripts/shuttle_map_live.asp

Parking and Security

In addition to the information provided below, fellows can familiarize themselves with parking and transportation issues at this NIH website http://www.nih.gov/about/visitorsecurity.htm.

For up-to-date security measures for the NIH Campus and its outbuildings, watch the regularly issued e-mail bulletins from the Office of Research Services (ORS) or log onto http://security.nih.gov/

NIH ID Card and Parking Permits

Fellows who require new or renewed NIH ID Cards must make an appointment with the Personnel Security Branch (PSB) at 301-496-0051. For detailed steps of this process visit: http://ser.ors.od.nih.gov/documents/PIVprocedure.pdf.

The DP Special Processing Program (SPP), located in Building 31, Room B3B18 conducts security screenings from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions can be directed to the DP Special Processing Unit at 301-435-5095.

ID Cards are individually assigned and are authorized for use by the cardholder only. Report lost or stolen ID cards to the NIH Police to prevent unauthorized use.

Cards issued to employees who have separated from NIH and unused cards, must be returned to Building 31, room B3B17.

Additional information can be found at:  http://ser.ors.od.nih.gov/id_cards.htm

The NIH ID allows fellows working in the Program Office or in one of the other NIH buildings to obtain their "Off Campus" parking permit. Parking permits can be requested from the NIH Parking Office in Bldg. 31, Room B3B04 (telephone 496-6851; hours: 7:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.) by presenting the NIH ID, driver's license and car registration. The parking permit (hanger) must be displayed on the rear-view mirror of each vehicle.  For additional information, please refer to: http://dtts.ors.od.nih.gov/parking/parking_permits.htm.

Main Campus Parking

Off Campus parking permit holders are allowed to park in spaces designated for "General Parking" permit holders (see map of parking lot positions in this section of the handbook). Parking restrictions apply to spaces reserved for "Red Parking" permit holders, "Visitors" parking and "Carpool", "Reserved" or "Handicapped" spaces. General parking permit holders can occupy designated carpool parking spaces after 10:30 a.m. The NIH police will ticket any illegally parked car.

Maps

This section includes a map and instructions on how to reach Program Office at the Executive Plaza complex in Rockville, Maryland and map of the main NIH Campus.

Directions to Executive Blvd.

NIH Campus Map: http://parking.nih.gov/visitor_access_map.htm

Security

Fellows, as all other government employees, are required to present their NIH ID card for admittance into the Executive Plaza complex buildings and at many other buildings on the NIH Campus. In case of crime or other police-related incidents on the NIH Campus, the NIH Police Department should be contacted at 301-496-2387. For occurrences at any of NIH's off-campus buildings, the Montgomery County Police should be called at 9–911.

Useful Websites and Resources

• National Institutes of Health Main Page
• National Cancer Institute Main Page
• Administrative Resource Center (ARC)
• National Institutes of Health Ethics Program
• NCI Resources & References
• NIH Calendar of Events
• Libraries
  • NIH Library
  • NCI Library Resources
• NIH Federal Credit Union
• Recreation & Welfare (R&W)
• NIH Ombudsman
• NIH FELCOM

Contacting CPFP staff, current fellows, alumni

• CPFP Current Fellows Directory
• CPFP Alumni Fellows Directory — Below

Acronyms

Telephones, fax, and mail

• The NIH Telephone System
• The NIH Telephone Directory
• Business and Personal Mail

The NIH Telephone System

The NIH Telephone Directory

Business Mail

Fellows should use the above addresses to give as their contact by mail as long as they work in the Program Office.

Incoming mail is sorted in the Program Office and distributed to the individual desks. Fellows who have moved to their preceptor-sponsored positions are asked to periodically check with the Program Office about mail they may have received to the EPS/T-41 address. Interoffice mail is sent and delivered in government messenger envelopes. All outgoing, official (business) mail is to be placed in appropriate-sized government envelopes and sent through the NIH mail system. Personal mail should not be sent through the NIH mail system; it can be placed in the U.S. Postal Service mailbox on the premises (first floor of EPN, near the loading dock).

Fellows leaving the Program Office to work in one of the preceptor-sponsored positions are asked to notify program staff and the EPS mailroom of their new mailing address, telephone number, etc.

Information Technology

Contact Information:

NIH Help Desk (301-496-4357)
301-496-4357 (voice)
866-319-4357 (voice)
301-496-8294 (TDD)
301-402-7349 (fax)
helpdesk@nih.gov

http://www.cit.nih.gov/

Remote Access Connection Methods:

Parachute/Modem provides dial-up access to NIH and Institute computing resources while working with a home or mobile computer equipped with a modem. This method utilizes your current phone line though it does not allow voice calls to be made over the same line while connected to Parachute. Connection Speed: 56Kbps

Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows NIH employees to access the NIH network and Institute computing resources over a third-party Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as that from Verizon DSL, AOL, or Comcast Cable. You will need to contact your third-party ISP to verify that the ISP allows VPN over their network. Connection Speed: Not applicable as this service uses your current Internet connection so it is dependent on that connection's speed.

If you are interested in a remote access account, please read the attached policy, then complete and submit the request form to our office for approval and processing. Once you are notified that your account has been established, you will need to complete the mandatory security training to maintain your privileges.

Remote Access Policy

Remote Access Request Form

NIH Information Security Awareness Training Course (a requirement for remote access privileges)

Available Programs and Software:

The Center for Information Technology operates the Information Systems Designated Procurement (iSDP) to acquire and deliver brand-name software, hardware and services to HHS and NIH personnel. The iSDP takes advantage of large volume purchasing agreements to provide significantly discounted prices to its customers. The iSDP also saves its participants time and money by eliminating the need to search for the best information systems deals.

List of programs and software available through NIH

Contacts for software distribution within NCI

NIH LISTSERV:

The NIH LISTSERV facility is an e-mail-based server that allows users to create, manage, and control electronic "mailing lists" on a network. LISTSERV manages list subscriptions, maintains archives of posted messages, optimizes mass mail delivery, and so forth. LISTSERV allows any networked user to subscribe to lists, receive list postings, query LISTSERV, set up a new list, access list archives, etc. The NIH LISTSERV facility is administered by the CIT Division of Network Systems and Telecommunications.

NIH LISTSERV