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What is USA Trade® Online?
USA Trade® Online is a product of the Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division. This database is the official source of current and cumulative U.S. export and import statistics. It provides more than 18,000 export commodities and 24,000 import commodities worldwide, using the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
For more information on USA Trade® Online see:
How is access provided to USA Trade® Online?
Access is provided in two ways. A library may choose either access via a user name/password or by IP authentication.
How can we apply for access to these services?
All depository libraries that want access to USA Trade® Online must complete an Account Validation Form regardless of the method of access. Libraries are required to complete this form every two years as a way to reinforce the terms and conditions of free access.
How does my library qualify for IP authentication?
To qualify for IP authentication, a depository library must have static IP addresses for the two designated computer workstations from which access will be provided. These IP addresses must be fixed and not randomly assigned. The workstations must be in the same FDL library building.
If we choose username and password access, who assigns the username and password?
Passwords are assigned by USA Trade® Online and provided to depository libraries by Library Services and Content Management. Depository libraries accessing the databases using passwords will be assigned new passwords every two years.
Can we limit access to two simultaneous users as opposed to two specific computer workstations?
Access to USA Trade® Online must be limited to two designated computer workstations, located within your library building.
Do they have to be the same designated computer workstations each time?
They have to be the same computer workstations for a given day. You may designate alternate computer workstations within your library the next day if you like. However, access is limited to no more than two computers workstations per day, and these must be located within your library building.
Can we share one of our passwords with a Selective House Agreement (SHA) partner?
No. The SHA can purchase a site license from USA Trade® Online. Contact USA Trade® Online or 1-800-549-0595 option 4 or 301-763-2311 for more information.
Is remote access permitted?
No. Remote access may be accommodated through the purchase of a site license from USA Trade® Online. This is a requirement that is clearly and firmly stipulated by USA Trade Online. In-library access to the databases must be through two designated computer workstations.
Does in-house library usage permit proxy server or VPN access?
No. Access through proxy servers, VPN, etc, is not permitted, even if the library user is authenticated. However, some of these configurations can be accommodated through the purchase of a site license from USA Trade® Online.
With whom can the passwords be shared?
Passwords may be shared with any library staff who would normally log users onto the designated computer workstations.
With whom, beside authorized library staff, may we share our username and password?
Libraries are not permitted to share passwords and user IDs with patrons, to post online or in print, or otherwise make the passwords publicly available.
Are libraries permitted to create scripts and embed them behind an icon to automatically log in users on two designated computer workstations? (This will allow users to simply click on the icon to access the database as opposed to a staff member having to log in the user).
If the script that contains the password to access the database is not publicly viewable, either on the screen or visible in the Web page’s source code, the use of scripts is permitted. Federal depository libraries must also verify that Web crawlers cannot access the source code of the page or otherwise identify the password.
Additional Information
- askGPO - to ask a Question, choose the Federal Depository Libraries category and the Passwords subcategory.
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