1. To access the site
Go to: Library Directory :
2. Searching for a Library/Information Center
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 by clicking down yellow arrow.
3. Viewing Details for a Library/Information Center
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.
4. Adding a Library or Information center to the Directory
This function requires login access.
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.
5. Modifying Information for An Existing Resource
Open the record by clicking on the name field
Edit the record
Click Submit, located at the bottom of the form.
6. Adding a Resource to the Directory
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- a mandatory field.
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 Close.
7. Deleting a resource from the directory
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.
8. Modifying information for an existing library resources
Open the record by clicking the library name
Edit the record
Click Save
9. Exporting Directory Data to a Spreadsheet
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.
10. Recovering a resource that has been accidentally deleted
Go to Recycle bin and retrieve the document you deleted.