Go to: http://www.transportationresearch.gov/NTL/NTKN/LibraryDirectory2

• Search by name by scrolling through the list of Names. The default is alphabetical order A-Z; you can change the order to Z-A by placing your cursor over Name in the column heading to activate the drop-down menu.
• Search by ID. ID numbers can be sorted in ascending or descending order by placing your cursor over ID in the column heading to activate the drop-down menu.
• Narrow your search by using filters (see “3. Filtering Directory Entries”)

You can filter the resources by any of the parameters shown in the row above the first resource (name, parent name, org category, org type, state, country, TKN (such as ETKN, MTKN, WTKN) or by ID.

• Place cursor on the parameter by which you want to filter. An arrow appears.
• Click on the arrow.  A drop-down menu appears.
• Select search parameters (e.g. if you are sorting by state, select an individual state).

TIP: You can scroll through the drop-down menu by using the control bar on the right side of the menu or you can move your cursor over the pick list.

• Click on your choice; the site performs the search for you.
• To further narrow your filter, you can repeat these steps from within your filtered list. For example, you can filter by library and then filter by state to find the libraries within a particular state. You cannot filter by more than one parameter within a column (Example: You can filter by ETKN or WTKN, but not ETKN and WTKN).

TIP: To clear your filter, use Clear Filter from the drop-down menu. Clicking on Library and Information Center Directory also clears filters and returns you to the full resource list.

including subject strengths, special collections, and contact information:

• Click on the name; this will open the record.
• When you are finished, click the Close button located at the top of the screen.

This function requires login access. You can add a resource in the temporary or permanent site. If you add it to the temporary site, you will need to follow the instructions given in " 7. Moving a Resource from the Temporary Site to the Permanent Site." The answer given here is for entries to the permanent site.

• Select Library and Information Center Directory from the menu on the left side of your screen.
• Using the New button located above the resource names, select LibraryDirectory -Create a new Library Directory from the drop down menu. A blank resource form appears.
• Fill in the appropriate information for the resource using the text fields and dropdown boxes. Make sure to enter an Organization Type

TIP: The system requires a name for the library or information center you are entering. If the resource does not have a name, use the parent organization name.
TIP: If a dotted red box appears around the date box when you enter a date of last updated filed, check your spelling or enter the date in a different format (e.g. January 1, 2009).
• Save your changes using the save button located at the top left corner of the resources form (you will need to scroll down to see it).
• Select Close. The system will prompt you if you have forgotten to save your changes.

Open the record by clicking on the name field

• Edit the record
• Click Submit, located at the bottom of the form.
• If you are not a registered user, your edits will be reviewed by the site administrator and will be added to the active site within two business days.

• Using the menu on the left side of your screen, select LibraryDirectoryTemp.
• Select the resource you want to add to the permanent site to open the resource details.

TIP: Hold your cursor over the name and click when the box appears around the resource name.

• Check the information to make sure it’s complete. Enter information in the “Date of last update” field and make a selection from the org type drop-down menu if these fields are blank (org type will say select if no org type has been chosen).
• Save your changes using the Save button located at the top left of the resource (above the Directory of Transportation Libraries and Information Centers title) or at the bottom left of the resource form (you’ll need to scroll down to see it).
• Close the resource. This returns you to the LibraryDirectoryTemp page.
• Place cursor over the resource name until the box appears, click on the down arrow, and select send to and then official.. A new screen appears.
• Select OK.
• A new screen appears asking if you are sure you want to add the resource to the site.; Select OK.
• A new screen appears showing the results of the copy operation.  Click on Done (located on the left side of the blue bar).
• A copy of resource is now in the main site as well as in the temporary site.  Before deleting it from the temporary site, you may want to check your work by choosing Library and Information Center Directory from the menu on the left side of your screen and locating the resource.  Once you are sure the entry is on the main site, you can delete it from the temporary site.

You can add a resource in the temporary or permanent site.  If you add it to the temporary site, you will need to follow the instructions given in "7. Moving a Resource from the Temporary Site to the Permanent Site." The answer given here is for entries to the permanent site.

• Select “Library and Information Center Directory” from the menu on the left side of your screen.
• Using the “New” button located above the resource names, select “New Form” from the drop-down menu. A blank resource form appears.
• Fill in the appropriate information for the resource using the text fields and drop-down boxes. Make sure to enter an org type.

TIP: The system requires a name for the library or information center you are entering.

TIP: If a dotted red box appears around the Date box when you enter a date of last update , check your spelling or enter the date in the correct format: MM/DD/YYYY).

• Save your changes using the Save button located at the top left corner of the resource (above the Directory of Transportation Libraries and Information Centers title) or at the bottom left of the resource form (you’ll need to scroll down to see it).
• Select Closeb. The system will prompt you if you have forgotten to save your changes.

• Using the menu on the left side of your screen, select Library and Information Center Directory.
• Place your cursor over the name of the resource you want to delete. A box appears around the resource name; click on the arrow to open a drop-down menu.
• Select delete from the options in the drop-down menu.
• The system will ask if you are sure you want to delete the resource. Select OK or Cancel

• Open the record by clicking on the name.
• Edit the record
• Click Save
• Your edits will be reviewed by the site administrator and will be added to the site within two business days

• Click on Actions, located in the blue toolbar above the resource list to activate the drop-down menu.
• Select Export to Spreadsheet.
•  If prompted, enter your login information

TIP: This function allows you to edit existing document rows, but you may not add or insert additional records or commit changes to folder information.

• Using the menu on the left side of your screen, place your cursor over Recycle Bin button and click on it.
• Click the file you would like to restore the file by clicking on the check box.
• Click on “Restore Selection.” The original file will be restored.