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Government Documents Databases and Indexes

These are suggestions only and do not reflect the full range of materials that may be useful to you. For additional assistance, Ask Steely Library!.

Agricola

Agricola Mobile
This database contains bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. Coverage for AGRICOLA dates back to 1970 and includes more than 4.8 million citations. The citations are comprised of journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials, and technical reports related to agriculture.

Coverage: 1970 - present

American FactFinder

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

ASI (print index)

[American Statistics Index]
Indexes statistical data published by all branches and agencies of the Federal Government.
Steely Library Reference Collection - ASI [American Statistics Index]

Coverage: 1974 - present, updated monthly

Books in Print

Provides complete, publisher-verified information on all U.S. books in print. Contains in-print and forthcoming books, audios, videos, and e-books. Includes books, audios, and videos declared out-of-print or out-of-stock since 1979. Also includes full-text book reviews, complete publisher information, and information about authors/contributors.

Catalog of Government Publications

The finding tool for electronic and print publications from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. These publications make up the National Bibliography of U.S. Government Publications. The CGP contains descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online.

Coverage: July 1976 - present, updated daily

CenStats

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

Census 2000 Gateway

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

Census Home

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

CIS Index (print index)

[Congressional Information Service]
Provides abstracts and indexes for all publications of Congress except the Congressional Record.
Steely Library Reference Collection - CIS Index

Coverage: 1970 - 2005

Congressional Publications

[Congressional Information Service]
Index to U.S. Congressional publications, including committee hearings, reports, and other documents. Legislative histories lead to primary documents that are related to a particular law.

Coverage: 1969 - present

County Business Patterns Data

(North American Industry Classification System)
Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

Coverage: 1998 - present

CQ Researcher

CQ Researcher (EBSCOhost)
CQ Researcher Mobile (EBSCOhost)
Provides reporting and analysis on issues in the news, including health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published online 44 times a year.

Coverage: 1991 - present

CQ Weekly

CQ Weekly (EBSCOhost)
CQ Weekly Mobile (EBSCOhost)
Published weekly in print and archived on the web. Gives in-depth reports on issues looming on the Congressional horizon, plus a wrap up of the previous week's news, including the status of bills in play, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, committee and floor activity, debates and all roll-call votes.

Coverage: 1983 - present

FDSYS

The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides publishing & dissemination services for the official & authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, & the American public.

Federal Register

The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

Coverage: 1994 - present, updated daily

Government Periodicals Index

Index to articles published by agencies of the U.S. government.

Coverage: 1988 - present

National Trade Data Bank

(CD-ROM)
Provides access to information on world trade and commerce from various U.S. government departments and agencies. It provides trade and commerce statistics, economic trends, market information, regulations, and other information relating to global economic competition. Export and import information, trade agreements, country reports, and market profiles are included, as well as economic information.
Steely Library Government Documents Collection - National Trade Data Bank

Coverage: Current, updated monthly

NKUIRE

All books, journal titles, and government documents held by the libraries at Northern Kentucky University.

Occupation Data

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

Patent Information, U.S. - Databases and Search Resources

Database from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Ulrich's Periodicals Directory

List of periodicals in print.

Coverage: 1932 - present

USA Counties Data

Statistics and information of the Census Bureau.

USA.gov

The U.S. government's gateway to information on agency web sites.

WorldCat

WorldCat (EBSCOhost)
WorldCat Mobile Access
WorldCat Mobile (EBSCOhost)
Provides access to 175 million bibliographic records across the world, representing 470 languages. Includes holding information at libraries world-wide.

Coverage: 1000 B.C. - present