Unit 2: Use the Reference Library

Contents:
Overview
Task 1:  Access the Reference Library on the NEMIS Intranet
Task 2:  Access the Reference Library from NEMIS-MT

Overview
NEMIS historically provided a means of storing documents and data in the Reference Library. While the ability to store documents in the Reference Library has been removed, users can still access these historic documents and data. Over the years FEMA Headquarters and Regional Mitigation offices have added policy memos, reports, and other references to the library some of which may still be pertinent. 

This unit describes the two ways you can access the Reference Library:
On the NEMIS Intranet
Within the NEMIS-MT Module

NOTE:  A user ID and password with access to the NEMIS-MT module does not allow the user to make modifications within the Reference Library. The user however, is able to view documents already contained within the Reference Library.

HINT:  Information on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the other Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs is available on the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) page of the FEMA website. On the FIMA page, click the Programs link. From the list of programs, click the program you need additional information on.
 
Task 1: Access the Reference Library on the NEMIS Intranet
1. From within the FEMA Intranet, enter https://nemis.fema.net/nemis/
 in your browser address bar. The NEMIS Resource Center Main Page will display. 
2. On the left navigation bar, click the MITIGATION (MT) link. The NEMIS Mitigation page will display.
3. Scroll down to the Training Materials section on the bottom part of the page. Historical Training Materials include Instruction Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, and tri-fold brochures for users and trainers. Click the Training Material link that you wish to access.
NOTE:  To obtain Answers to Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) about the Mitigation (MT) module and the current NEMIS-MT User Manual, go to the fema web page and search for "NEMIS-MT FAQ"
4. Return to the Mitigation page. On the right side, click the region whose documents you wish to view. The page for that region will display with a map and a list of links to the Grantees in that region.
5. Click on a Grantee link. The list of reference documents for that Grantee will display.
6. Click on the document link that you wish to view. The document will display.

Task 2:  Access the Reference Library from NEMIS-MT
1. On the NEMIS menu bar, click the NEMIS WIDE button.
2. The NEMIS Wide pop-up menu will display. Click Reference Library. 
3. The NEMIS Resource Center Main Page will display. Refer to Task 1: Access the Reference Library on the NEMIS Intranet.