Where can I find information on the history of the DOT and the National Transportation Library?
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Here are some resources that you may find useful:
- About the NTL (history and mission): https://transportation.libguides.com/About_NTL
- USDOT History: https://transportation.libguides.com/usdot_history
- NTL Archives: https://www.bts.gov/national-transportation-library-ntl-archives for information about the Archives, including hours, contact information, holdings, and more.
- National Transportation Library: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/. ROSA P is primarily a repository of US DOT-sponsored research results. There are some historical documents that have been digitized
- Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/. Access to legislation including transportation appropriations.
- National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/
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NTL Reference Librarians provide services for the transportation community and general public. Specific services are:
- Basic research assistance with Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) publications and data products
- Assistance with access to information resources in ROSA P
- Referrals to operating administrations within US DOT
- USDOT history and archival research services
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