Government Documents

The following is a selected list of resources for starting research in Government Documents. Government documents are the official publications of a government body, including federal, state, and local agencies. They are a good source for economic and demographic statistics, as well as reports on a wide range of issues. Access to government documents and information can be through public, private or commercial agencies. Here is a link to help getting started in understanding government documents.

Popular Links

Library Catalog (Government Document Search)
Searches the CSUSM Library Catalog for Federal documents in our depository collection when you select location "U.S. Government Documents". A search on "Internet Source" will return mostly government publications.

Frequently Used Government Resources
Quick links to statistics, legislation, election information, and census data.

Useful Government Websites by CSUSM Discipline

Research Databases (some require CSUSM log-in)

Reference Help

• Judith A. Downie
  CSUSM Humanities & Government Documents Librarian
  (760) 750-4374 or jdownie@csusm.edu
• CSUSM Library
  Research Help Desk
  libref@csusm.edu
  (760) 750-4391
• AskGPO
  Reference service provided by Government Printing Office librarians including FAQ archive
• California State Library Government Publications
  Full California State and Federal Regional Depositories. See the GP department's main page for further information.
• GIO: Government Information Online
  Chat or email reference service from a variety of Federal Depository Libraries

 

Useful Links

• General Government Information
• San Diego Government
• California Government
  • Mark Wyland, Senator for CA District 38
  • Garrick, Martin, Assemblyman for CA District 74
• Federal Government
  • Brian P. Bilbray, Congressional Representative for 50th dist.
  • Barbara Boxer, US Senator
  • Diane Feinstein, US Senator
• Census
• Search Engines for US Government Information
• International Resources
• Search Engines for International Governments and NGOs
  • International Treaties and Constitutions
• Government Sites for Kids
• Citing Government Information
• American Democracy Project (CSUSM site) (National site) Note: While not a government entity, the ADP is working to encourage an informed citizenry which is certainly part of the purpose of access to government information.

 

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