Table 1. Components of the LTER NIS

The NIS includes operational modules located at the LTER Network
Office) in addition to prototype modules, which may be hosted at individual sites or the Network Office.

Support Modules	Description	Status
Personnel Directory	Telephone, address and email information on all LTER researchers	Operational
Electronic Mailing Lists	Supports topic-based electronic mailing lists for LTER researchers	Operational
Bibliography	Free-text searches of LTER site bibliographies	Under Revision
Data Catalog	Free text and keyword access to site datasets	Operational
Site Directory Description	Basic site characteristics	Prototype

Research Modules	Description	Status
Climate	Consistent interface to meteorological data, with data selection and graphical capabilities	Prototype
Species Diversity Database	Species data	Developing