The National Technical Information Service, as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, supports the nation's economic growth and job creation by providing access to information that stimulates innovation and discovery. NTIS accomplishes this mission through two major programs: * Information collection and dissemination to the public * Production and other services for federal agenciesNTIS' Primary PurposeAssist U.S. industries to accelerate the development of new products and processes as well as helping the U.S. maintain a leading worldwide economic competitive position.NTIS' Responsibilities * Facilitate public access to Federal information * Develop guidelines for federal agencies to transfer their government information to NTIS * Develop implementation methods and procedures to facilitate federal agencies in the smooth transfer of information to NTIS * Maintain a permanent repository of unclassified scientific, technical, engineering, and business information * Collect and disseminate this information worldwide * Develop new and enhanced methods for expeditious dissemination of information
