General Information
The Goverment Documents Collection contains published government information
from state, federal and international government bodies. The collection
is designated by the Federal Government as a selective depository,
which means that we currently receive about 50 percent of all federal
publications. Two Michigan regional depository libraries receive almost
all government publications. They are the Detroit Public Library and
the Library of Michigan in Lansing.
Searching the Collection
WebVoyager (http://portal.emich.edu/), our online catalog, lists the
government documents available in our library as well as links to Web
sites where
you can find them.
To limit your search of our local catalog to only those items in the
Government Documents Collection:
- Click on the "Limits" button in the lower right-hand
corner of the search screen.
- Set the Location to "Government Documents."
- Click on the "Set Limits" button.
Borrowing Government Documents
The Federal Depository Library Program gives the public free access to
government information. Therefore, most of the Government Document
Collection can be checked out by any of our Congressional District
residents for a period of 3 weeks. Overdue and lost materials policies
apply to government publications in the same manner as to other materials.
Government Document Databases
We offer access to several specialized
databases, including LexisNexis Congressional, Thomas (U.S. Congress
on the Internet), GPO Monthly Catalog and CQ Weekly.
To search these databases, jump to Halle Library's Databases for Periodicals,
Books, Etc. Web Page at http://brand.emich.edu/indexdesubject.php.
Online Resources
Most government agencies have their own Web sites, and many of the print,
microfiche and CD-ROM titles are also published on the Web. Two places
to search for online government information are:
Halle Library's Government Information Web Page
(http://www.emich.edu/halle/govdocs/)
Federal Agency Directory
(http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/fedgov.html)
Location
The Government Documents Collection is located on the north side of the
Second Level of the library.
Hours
The Government Documents Collection is open the same hours as the
Halle Library building.
Help
For general questions about the Government Documents Collection, please
contact the Information Desk on the 1st Level (734.487.0020, x2100
or libref@online.emich.edu). If your question requires special knowledge
of the collection, we may refer you to a subject specialist. |
