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Government Publications at Syracuse University
The government documents collection includes all types of government publications in all formats. S.U. Library has been part of the Federal Depository Library Program since it was designeated by US Representative Frank Hiscock on Feb 7, 1878. We currently select 70% of all documents available to depository libraries. We also collect other government publications that include:
The collection includes over 500,000 paper items, thousands of items in electronic format, over 4,000 CD-ROMS and DVDs, and over 1 million microfiche. Materials are located on the 3rd floor of Bird Library and the Science and Technology Library. Records for most government publications appear in the Classic Catalog or SUMMON This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)
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General Public Access to Documents at SU Library
Visitors are welcome to use the Government Documents Collection when ever the library is open. Please refer to the Visitor's Guide on using the Library's online catalog and any of the databases.
For available computers to view electronic documents in the Documents Collection on the third floor see the link below.
For Documents information on CD-ROMs and DVDs there is a stand-alone CD-ROM computer available for use in the GSIC lab across from the 3rd floor service desk.
- Open 3rd floor workstationsComputers #1-5 are available for public use with a USB key that can be obtained at the 3rd floor service desk.
BREAKING NEWS
Updated May 3, 2013
- USGS Topo data on the goUSGS The National Map Topographic Data are now available on mobile devices that are using the Android or iOS operating system
- Now is the Time: The President's plan to protect our children and our communities by reducing gun violencePDF of the President's plan on gun violence.
- ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’With the Supreme Court upholding all provisions of the law, that some call "Obama-care", the link to the official PDF of the law from the Government Printing Office is located here.
- CBO Report on income distribution trendsThe Congressional Budget Office has issued a report: "Trends in the Distribution of Household Income Between 1979 and 2007"
- USGS Historic Topo map collection Scanned200,000+ scanned topographic maps of every edition and scale are coming available at the USGS Store.
- White House Counterterrorism StrategyDocument released by the White House June 30, 2011
- Pentagon PapersPentagon Papers have now been released and are available online.
- 2010 Census data release scheduleCalendar of release dates
- GPO PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE TO OFFER FEDERAL E-BOOKS
- Government Mobile AppsDownload some of these mobile apps for your smartphone or i-phone.
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 John Olson Contact Info 358 Bird Library Syracuse University 222 Waverly Ave Syracuse, NY 13244 315.443.4818 (P) Send Email Links: Profile & Guides |
Library Assistance
The Government Information Librarian is available for:
- class workshops or presentations on Library research and resources
- small group assistance on research projects
- individual research help
Please use the contact information in the box above to schedule an appointment.
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