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Key Resources
- GovInfoFull-text, authenticated, and permanent collection of essential federal publications from all three branches of government. GovInfo Includes a number of familiar titles: the current U.S. Budget, the Congressional Record, Public Papers of the President, the U.S. Code, and the Federal Register/Code of Federal Regulations.
- Catalog of U.S. Government Publications This link opens in a new windowThe CGP searches for historic and current federal publications from the late 1800's forward. Links to nearly 300,000 official full-text electronic documents are provided. Updated daily.
- Data.govOpen data from the federal government which currently includes nearly 300,000 datasets. Data.gov was built with open source software which others, particularly governments, are encouraged to adopt. Data.gov includes open data sources from state and local governments.
- CQ Press Library (Congressional Quarterly Press) This link opens in a new windowOne-stop shopping for detailed information on the structure and operations of the U.S. Government as well as overviews of foreign governments.
- Congress.govCongress.gov is self-described as "the official website for U.S. federal legislative information." Check the FAQs for information about kinds of legislative materials covered, dates covered, etc. Instruction videos and other training materials are available.
- National ArchivesArchives services and collections cover a broad spectrum of functions from preserving the nation's Founding Documents in perpetuity to overseeing Presidential Libraries from the Herbert Hoover administration onwards.
Selected Federal Portals
Portals often provide a good starting point to investigate resources on a specific topic, for example, starting a small business, preparing for heat waves, or tracking data of interest.
- USA.govSubtitled "Making Government Services Easier to Find," this comprehensive guide to federal web pages offers resources for citizens, businesses and non-profits, government employees, and visitors to the U.S.
- Ben's Guide to U. S. Government for KidsOffers a variety of age-graded learning adventures designed to teach young people about their government. Also recommended by individuals preparing to take citizenship tests!
- Ready.govEmergency preparedness site.
- Serve.govAmericorps site.
Center for Research Libraries Resources
NU's membership in the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) provides users with access to a vast array of research resources, including government publications.
For information about obtaining access to CRL publications, please refer to the Research Subject Guide on the Center for Research Libraries.
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