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| The following are selected resources for finding government documents. Oboler Library receives a selection of government publications. Holdings from 1976 to the present can be found via the library catalog: Library Catalog. To find all documents published and older government documents in the Oboler Library collection, try using Catalog of U.S. Government Publications from the Government Printing Office which lists all documents distributed since 1976 and some older documents as well or Public Documents MasterFile which is a database which indexes U.S., State and International documents beginning in 1774. Use the Monthly Catalog and Title and Subject indexes below to locate individual documents. Guides and Indexes CIS U.S. serial set index (Reference Z 1223 .Z9 C65 1975) Provides indexing for the House and Senate documents and reports and cross-references the serial numbers of the reports from the publication of the American State papers in 1789 through the first session of the 91st Congress in 1969. Cumulative subject index to the Monthly catalog of United States Government publications, 1900-1971 (Reference Desk Z 1223 .A182) Shelved on an Index Table in the Reference area. This title provides subject indexing to the documents distributed by the Depository Program listed in the Monthly Catalog by the Government Printing Office. Cumulative title index to United States public documents, 1789-1976 (Reference J83 .C86) Shelved on an Index Table in the Reference Area. Indexes documents from the Monthly Catalog by title only. Useful for finding documents if all you know is the title. Guide to U.S. Government Publications (Z 1223. Z 7 A 574 Current edition is at the Reference Desk, Older editions in Stacks): Provides an overview of U.S. Government publications and traces changes in publications and agencies. Arranged by Agency and call number within each agency. Also has an Agency Chronology and Title and Title Keyword index. Use the table of contents at the beginning of the book to quickly navigate this guide. Government Information on the Internet (Reference Desk: ZA 5075. N 69 2003): This book lists hundreds of government Web sites, which can be used to contact senators and representatives, find statistics, find government agencies, and more. Indexed. Monthly catalog of United States government publications (Reference Desk GP 3.8:) Shelved on an Index Table in the Reference Area. This title is a catalog and index of material published by the federal government with call numbers and distribution information included. The library has volumes from 1909-June 1976 in Reference and July 1976-2004 are shelved in the Documents Collection on the 3rd floor. Subject Guide to U.S. Government Reference Sources (Reference Collection: J 83. R 63 1996): Unlike many government information sources, this book lists government information sources by subject and by type, rather than by agency. This source can help you find current and historical information on science and technology, Congress, political science, the environment, and more. Indexed. Using Government Information Sources: Print and Electronic (Reference Desk: J 83. S 43 2001): This guide can be used to help you understand government documents, and covers many of the most commonly used government documents such as patents, statistics sources, the National Archives, government grants and programs, and more. Indexed. | |||||||
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| Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present From U.S. Congress. Senate Historical Office and the Legislative Resource Center of the House of Representatives. Directory to more than 13,000 people who have served in the U.S. Congress, Continental Congress, territorial delegates, resident commissioners or U.S. vice-presidents. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance From the General Services Administration. (CIA) World Factbook From the Central Intelligence Agency. Site also lists other electronic titles. Constitution of the United States (from The Charters of Freedom) From the U.S. National Archives & Records Service. Historical background, images and texts. Country Studies/Area Handbook Program From the Library of Congress. A continuing series of book length studies. County and City Data Book From the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Online version is 2007 edition. Environmental Health Perspectives A monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. Federal Register From the U.S. National Archives & Records Service. Federalist Papers From Thomas. Essays written between Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison from October 1787 to May 1788. Occupational Outlook Handbook From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational information. Uniform Crime Reports From the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Also known as Crime in the U.S. U.S. Government Manual From the U.S. National Archives & Records Service. Also known as Government Manual. Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents From the U.S. National Archives & Records Service. Official statements of the President. | |||||||
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| American Memory from The Library of Congress Gateway to primary historical and cultural research of the United States. Core Documents of U.S. Democracy Federal Bulletin Board (FBB) GPO's FBB is an electronic bulletin board service that federal agencies use to distribute electronic files to the public and to provide to the public free, immediate, and self-service access to federal information in electronic form. Access information from the White House and Executive Branch agencies. GovEngine.com Comprehensive directory of official federal, state and local government and court links. USA.Gov The point of access to your government. | |||||||
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