Using Catalogs
Using Catalogs
Use the WSU online catalog to find location and availability of documents, CDs and other media in Stewart Library The Online Catalog lists many, but not all, government publications available at WSU. Search by author, title, keyword or subject. Link to other Utah Library Catalogs to locate items in other Utah libraries. Many older documents are not found in online catalogs. Government Documents are arranged by the Superintendent of Documents Classification Number. Publications are grouped together by the issuing agency.
To find documents not in the catalog, use the Catalog of U.S. Govt. Publications , an index to government documents from GPO Access. This database indexes government documents since 1976.
To locate older documents use the print version of the Monthly Catalog, located in Government Document Reference, 1st Floor North - GP 3.8. Many of the documents are found in the Microforms area of the library located in Microforms - Middle Level North.
Stewart Library also has government documents on CD-ROMs or DVDS which can be obtained at the Reference Desk. CD-DVD List. Most of these are available for check out.
Reference Table 2A contains finding aids and information about government documents.
Interlibrary Loan:
If we do not own a particular document you need, we will borrow it for you from another library through Interlibrary Loan.
Finding Government Information Online
Federal Government Information Online
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - GPO
Business & Economic Information
Census Information -GODORT
Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Energy and the Environment - GODORT
Executive Branch - University of Michigan
Federal Benefits & Assistance Information
Federal Government Information Sites & Links
Federal Websites for Tribal Libraries and Tribal College Libraries - Oklahoma Department of Libraries
Government Agency Publication Sites
Live Help Web Chat - Questions about federal agencies, programs, benefits, or services
Patents, Trademarks & Copyright - U of U
Political & Election Information
POTUS - U.S. Presidents- Biographies , Speeches
President of the United States - U. of Michigan Resources & Links
Public
Papers of the Presidents - George H. W. Bush - Present
Public Papers of the Presidents of the U.S. U. of Michigan from Hoover to Clinton
Public Safety - USA.gov
United States Foreign Relations & Treaties
Welfare and Health - GODORT
Weather Information from NOAA -User name and password required. Ask at the Reference Desk or Davis Library Desk.
Print Indexes
Cumulative Subject Index to the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications 1900-1971 GP 3.8/7: Government Documents Reference.
Subject Guide to U.S. Government Reference Sources Z 1223.Z7R63 Reference Table 2A
List of Classes The List of Classes is the official listing of publications available for selection by depository libraries participating in the Federal Depository Library Program. GP 3.24: The most recent edition is located on Reference Table 2A.
U.S. Serial Set Index 1789-1969 Index to Congressional and department reports. J 74.C5 - Government Document Reference
Cumulative Title Index to United States Public Documents 1789 - 1976. J 83.C7 Government Document Reference
Guide to U.S. Government Publications Z 1223.Z7 A574 Reference Table 2A.
Using Government Information Sources J 83.S4 Reference Table 2A. "A guide to basic government information sources used for answering reference questions. Separate chapters cover search strategies and basic searching; specific topics such as, foreign countries, climate, elections, maps, education, and legislative histories; agency searches; and various types of statistical searches."
Subject Guide |
Lonna RiveraGovernment Search Engines & Databases
Google Government Search Google/unclesam - Use this search engine first to search for documents online.
USA.Gov (Formerly FirstGov.gov) Official government site - Searches U.S. Government Web Sites. You can also browse by subject area. Features FAQ link and Live Web Chat.
Fedworld.gov NTIS provides a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring government and business information
Government Catalogs
Use the WSU online catalog to find location and availability of documents, CDs and other media in Stewart Library The Online Catalog lists many, but not all, government publications available at WSU. Search by author, title, keyword or subject. Link to other Utah Library Catalogs to locate items in other Utah libraries. Many older documents are not found in online catalogs. Government Documents are arranged by the Superintendent of Documents Classification Number. Publications are grouped together by the issuing agency.
To find documents not in the catalog, use the Catalog of U.S. Govt. Publications , an index to government documents from GPO Access. This database indexes government documents since 1976.
To locate older documents use the print version of the Monthly Catalog, located in Government Document Reference, 1st Floor North - GP 3.8. Many of the documents are found in the Microforms area of the library located in Microforms - Middle Level North.
Stewart Library also has government documents on CD-ROMs or DVDS which can be obtained at the Reference Desk. CD-DVD List. Most of these are available for check out.
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