Government Information Sources at GCSU

Introduction

Georgia College and State University was designated a Federal Depository Library in 1950. As a selective depository, GCSU receives approximately 30% of the documents distributed through the Federal Depository Library Program. GCSU works closely with other Depository Libraries in Georgia to ensure continued access to government information.

More information about the Federal Depository Library Program:

• Statutory Authority from the U.S. Code Title 44, Chapter 19.
• Find a Depository Library Near You
• History of the Government Printing Office and the Depository Library program.
• GCSU Depository Collection Development Policy
• GCSU Depository Access Policies
• GCSU Depository Check-in Procedures

General Search Tools

GCSU Library Catalog (GIL)
http://gil.gcsu.edu

The GIL Library Catalog contains records for government documents in the Library's Depository Collection and links to online documents as well.

GIL Universal Catalog
http://giluc.usg.edu

Use the GIL Universal Catalog to search the government documents collection at other libraries in the University System of Georgia. If the document you need is not available at GCSU, you can request it using GIL Express.

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (U.S. Government Printing Office)
http://catalog.gpo.gov

Search all publications distributed by the Government Printing Office from 1976 to the present. Older records will be added as they become available.

Firstgov: The U.S. Governments Official Web Portal
http://www.firstgov.gov

Firstgov is a one-stop portal to federal government information. You can browse for information by topic using the menu, or you can search for information using the search engine.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

A guide to U.S. government information for grades K-12.

GPO Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov

This resource from the Government Printing Office provides access to materials from all three branches of government. It includes searchable versions of publications like the Congressional Record, the United States Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and the Public Papers of the President.

Browse Topics
http://www.library.okstate.edu/govdocs/browsetopics/

Browse government information sources by specific topic, such as AIDS or conservation.

Google U.S. Government Search
http://www.google.com/ig/usgov

Search for government information using Google's search engine.

Legislative Research Tools

House of Representatives http://www.house.gov

U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov

Home pages for the two branches of Congress. Search for Senators/Representatives, find information about schedules, and find historical information about Congress.

Legislative Resources from GPO Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/legislative.html

Provides access to databases and information sources about the Congress and Legislative matters, including the Congressional Record (from 1994 to present) for finding information about bills, laws, and debates, and the Congressional.

Thomas (Legislative Information from the Library of Congress)
http://thomas.loc.gov

Another resource for finding information about current and past laws and legislation and other legislative information.

A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873

This site, from the Library of Congress' American Memory Site, provides access to several resources covering congressional activities during the first 100 years of U.S. history. You can search all documents or browse and search individual titles.

Congressional Research Service Reports

The Congressional Research Service provides Congress with objective, nonpartisan research on legislative policy issues. CRS is not required to post their reports online, but many government and private organizations provide access to the digital reports. Try one of the following sites to find CRS reports.

• from the State Department - http://fpc.state.gov//c4763.htm


• from the University of North Texas - http://digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs/


• from the Federation of American Scientists - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/index.html
• from the OpenCRS Network http://www.opencrs.com/collections.php

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Reports
http://www.gao.gov/

GAO is an independent, nonpartisan investigative agency that investigates the receipt and disbursement of public funds for Congress. GAO Reports are available online. You can also subscribe to a current awareness newsletter to be informed of new reports as they are published.

Executive Research Tools

President of the United States
Vice President of the United States
http://www.whitehouse.gov

Find information about the President and Vice President, current news, issue papers, Executive Orders, and Proclamations. also includes historical information about the White House and past Presidents and First Ladies.

Executive Resources from GPO Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/executive

Links to several resources for finding information about the Executive Branch, including the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States. (1991 to present) Also includes budget documents and regulatory sources including the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Federal Agency Directory: Executive (Louisiana State University)
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/Executive/

Browse or search the list of Executive Departments and Agencies. For a list of the President's cabinet members and links to Department websites see this site.

Presidential Libraries from the National Archives & Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/

Links to information about the Presidential Libraries from the National Archives and Records Administration. Includes links to all of the Presidential Libraries and guides to research for Presidential materials.

Judicial Research Tools

Supreme Court of the U.S.
http://www.supremecourtus.gov

Find information about the Supreme Court, including members, court calendars, transcripts of oral arguments, and opinions. Also provides information about how cases are handled.

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
http://www.uscourts.gov/

Provides links to information about the various courts in the Federal Judicial System, including District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and Bankruptcy Courts. You can also find statistical reports for the Courts and their activities.

Judicial Resources from GPO Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/judicial.html

Links to information about the Judicial System.

Supreme Court Historical Society
http://www.supremecourthistory.org/

Census & Statistics

American Factfinder (Census Bureau)
http://factfinder.census.gov

American Factfinder is the main gateway to information from the Decennial Census, the Economic Census, and the American Community Survey. Enter your zip code to get a quick report of your local area or look at more detailed data. You can also create thematic maps of the data.

Federal Statistics from whitehouse.gov
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/fsbr.html

The White House web site provides links to basic economic (employment, income, money, international, output, prices, production, and transportation) and social statistics (crime, demography, education, and health) available at Federal Agencies.

Fedstats
http://www.fedstats.gov

Fedstats provides a searchable database of statistics produces by over 70 agencies of the Federal government. Browse a list of topics or search for keywords. You can also find a list of the Principal Statistical Agencies.

Historical Census Browser (University of Virginia)
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/index.html

Browse state and county statistics from the for the years 1790 through 1960. Data are taken from the Decennial Census. Get data for a specific state or look at time series data for selected topics.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the major reference to data produced by the U.S. Government. StatAb has been published since 1878, and each annual volume is available online. For more detail, you may want to look at the companion volumes: County & City Data Books, USA Counties, and State and Metropolitan Area Data Book.

State and Local Information

State of Georgia Home Page
http://www.georgia.gov

Georgia.gov Regions, Counties, & Cities
http://www.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,4802_4977,00.html

Baldwin County Government
http://www.baldwincountyga.com/

City of Milledgeville
http://www.milledgevillega.us/

Milledgeville Convention and Visitor's Bureau
http://www.milledgevillecvb.com/