Guide to Government Documents
Use the tools and resources categorized below to locate government information (print, microfiche, and electronic).
United States Federal Government
| United States Federal Government |
| Finding Tools |
| A variety of searchable databases and guides to government information. |
| Catalog of Unites States Government Publications | |
| GPO Monthly Catalog | |
| Google Uncle Sam | |
| FedWorld | |
| USA.gov | |
| Government Information Locator Service | |
| Public Policy Issues and Groups | from Vanderbilt University's Heard Library |
| Tapping the Government Grapevine | Ref ZA 5055.U6 R63 1998 |
| Government on the Net | Ref ZA4226 .E93 1998 |
| Search by Government Agency |
| An online tutorial to determine which agency publishes information about your topic and links to agency websites. |
| Online Tutorial |
| FedWorld |
| Statistics: Databases & Internet sources |
| Statistical Universe |
| FedStats |
| Statistical Abstract of the United States |
| Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| U.S. Census Bureau |
| FullText Government Documents |
| A lot of government information is published electronically; look here for authoritative, current, and accurate links. |
| FullText Government Documents | Including Budget of the U.S., Congressional Bills, Congressional Record, Economic Report of the President, Federal Register, Supreme Court Decisions, and more. |
| State Governments |
| Illinois |
| Find-It Illinois |
| Illinois State Library |
| Illinois Clicks |
| Other States |
| U.S. State and Local Government Gateway |
| State and County Quick Facts |
| International Governments & Organizations |
| Constitution Finder |
| Foreign Government Resources on the Web |
| United Nations Official Website |
| The World Factbook |
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