Publications

The National Park Service explains decisions, documents information, and shares knowledge through a variety of publications, many of which are available online. This online library includes both contemporary and historical reports.

Publications

NPS Public Databases

(may be useful for casual browsers or serious researchers)
  • eTIC: The Technical Information Center's database and collection contains documents and drawings that are used in the planning, development, construction, modification, and repair of buildings and facilities in the parks.
  • IRMA: The Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) Portal provides access to a number of NPS applications that store natural and cultural resource information, such as:
    • Data Store: Natural and cultural resource documents and datasets
    • NPSpecies: Occurrence and status of species in more than 300 national parks
    • Park Visitor Use Statistics: Historic, current, and forecasted visitor use
  • NPGallery: NPGallery features NPS digital media including photos, documents, drawings, audio, video, maps, and GIS images.
  • NPS Library Information Center: This is a portal to library resources across the NPS, including a centralized catalog that contains materials stored at individual park and regional libraries.
  • National Register of Historic Places: The National Register lists the nation's historic places worthy of protection.

Additional Publications

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Last updated: March 6, 2023