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Federal Depository Library ProgramThe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is one of over 1,300 libraries in the United States designated as a federal depository library. The library joined the depository program in 1962 and serves California's 16th U.S. Congressional District.

 

Search the Internet for Government Information

USASearch -is the official U.S. gateway to federal and state government information. USASearch also searches local, regional and international government sites.

Google US Government - offers a single location for searching federal, state, local and international government websites.

 

Government Publications Catalog

A database from the federal government, the Government Publications Catalog indexes all types of U.S. government publications, including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments from 1976 to present.

 

Congressional Serial Set

 
 

Finding Government Information

How to search for Government Publications at the King Library

  1. From the library's catalog, click on the Advanced Search tab, next to the Basic tab.
  2. Type in your key words, this example is looking for Congressional Hearings on Health issues.
  3. Limit location to SJSU
  4. Limit to Government Publications: Federal (or state,etc.)

 catalog

  Try our online Catalog to find a government publication!

 

Location Map for Government Publications at King Library

 

Understanding Government Publications Call Numbers

 

Citing Government Publications

Two sources for citing: DocsCite and RefWorks. Arizona State University has set  up an interactive program, called DocsCite.  Use this to cite in either APA or MLA style. RefWorks also has a government publication module.

  • DocsCite  
    DocCite is a step by step guide to citing government publications.
  • RefWorks  
    Use RefWorks to save and manage your citations online. Group Code/PW necessary for Google Scholar - Get Password
 

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