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DYK: Inter-Library Loans

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As state employees, NJDOT users are eligible to register for a library card (borrower card) from the New Jersey State Library (NJSL). The card will allow the user to borrow material from the NJDOT Research Library or NJSL.

NJDOT users may request materials from the New Jersey State Library (NJSL) in several ways:

NJSL materials may be picked up at the NJSL in Trenton or at the NJDOT Library in the Main Office Building in Ewing. Materials may also be sent directly to the user’s office upon request.

A library card is also needed to request “interlibrary loan” work-related books and articles from U.S. libraries other than NJDOT or NJSL.

For instructions on requesting interlibrary loan materials online, see the NJSL website. New or technical materials, textbooks, and examination/test books may not be available via interlibrary loan.

The NJDOT Librarian can help users determine if the material will likely be available via interlibrary loan and can help request the item for the user. NJSL staff will keep the user updated on the status of the request, or the user can check the ILLiad portal.

NJDOT Research Library TRID Database

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The TRID Database is an integrated resource that combines the records from TRB’s Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS) Database and the OECD’s Joint Transport Research Centre’s International Transport Research Documentation (ITRD) Database. TRID provides access to more than 1.4 million records of transportation research worldwide.

The NJDOT Research Library’s TRID Searches page provides a quick-access tool to research in the TRID Database on select topics and subjects. The “Hot Topics” searches list projects and publications issued over the last five years on several critical topics in transportation. The “TRID Database of Recent Publications” provides a list of recently issued publications by major Subject Area categories.

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508 Accessibility Resources

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Image reads: 508 Accessibility ResourcesThe BTS National Transportation Library maintains a Library Guide devoted to providing various 508 Accessibility Resources.  The guide includes several valuable resources including accessibility policies, digital submission checklists for researchers, and recommended training resources.   Click here to visit this resource.

The Transportation Research and Connectivity Pooled Fund Study (TPF-5(442)) has created several valuable resources on 508/Accessibility.  Click here for this information.

 

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Exam Guides

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The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Library is affiliated with the New Jersey State Library. The NJ State Library offers examination preparation resources for those preparing for testing. Some of these resources are available in digital format and may be checked out electronically.

NJDOT employees seeking these books should contact the NJDOT Research Library at: library@dot.nj.gov for additional details.

Sample materials include:

Many of the exam guides are available in eBook format from the NJ State Library. eBooks can be requested and accessed instantly from a browser or via the Libby app.

Detailed instructions on requesting and viewing eLibrary books are available here.

ASTM COMPASS Portal

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The ASTM COMPASS platform provides access to ASTM’s over 13,000 standards, research reports, manuals and more.

The COMPASS contains relevant sections of The ASTM’s Book of Standards, AASHTO transportation management publications, American Welding Society documents, federal regulations codes, and other industry research materials and reports. The NJDOT Research Library is pleased to provide licensed ASTM COMPASS access to state employees.

Please contact the research librarian to learn how to access these materials.