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Government Documents: Collections & Access
The University Library has been a selective depository library for United States government publications since 1965. This means that the library receives official documents from agencies in all branches of the federal government. Examples include hearings of the House and Senate; reports from the Environmental Protection Agency; statistical publications from the Bureau of the Census and the Department of Labor.
The Government Document Collections (paper and electronic) are all available for use by the university community and the general public. Borrowing policies for documents are the same as those for our other materials.
The collection is merged within the general collection. Topographic maps and nautical charts are shelved on the third floor.
Documents can be found using the Primo Library Search system.
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) makes federal publications available over the FEDsys Federal Digital System. The GPO FEDsys provides links to the Federal Register, Congressional Record, and bills before Congress, for example.
The Massachusetts state government portal site links to a wide range of current Massachusetts state information and publications.
Provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Produce and distribute information products and services for all three branches of the Federal Government, including U.S. passports for the Department of State as well as the official publications of Congress, the White House, and other Federal agencies in digital and print formats.
The official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government. Our work transcends the traditional boundaries of government and our vision is global – connecting the world to all U.S. government information and services.
Provides organized links to federal, state and local government sites.
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