Federal Government Information
The State Library of North Carolina has been a member of the Federal Depository Library Program since the early 20th century. The historic federal documents collection is made up of more than 500,000 items in a variety of formats. The primary areas of focus in our profile include: military history, US Census & demographics, statistical data, politics & law, people & cultures, environment, and business & economy.
General Information
— American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Explains the Act and provides transparency by showing where, when and how money is being spent.
— Basic Collection: Find vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government.
— Core Documents of U.S. Democracy: Historic documents as well as current congressional and presidential documents and Supreme Court decisions.
— FDsys: America's Authentic Government Information: GPO’s official system of record for online Government information.
— USA Gov: The official search engine of the US Government. A good starting point for government information.
Historical Research
— Library of Congress: Largest library in the world with links to the American Folklife Center, American Memory Project, webcasts, and more.
— National Archives: Collection of Federal documents and materials created by the United States Federal government of legal or historical importance.
Legislative Information
— American State Papers: Legislative and executive documents of Congress from 1789 to 1838.
— A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: US Congressional Documents and Debates: 1774-1875
— Open CRS (Congressional Research Reports for the People): Access to full text reports.
— Thomas: Legislative information from the Library of Congress.
— U.S. Congressional Serial Set: Contains House and Senate Documents and the House and Senate Reports. The reports are from congressional committees dealing with proposed legislation and issues under investigation. The documents include all other papers ordered printed by the House or Senate. Portions are available digitally. Please contact reference staff for help with the print version of this set.
— United States Senate: Official website of the US Senate.
— United States House of Representatives: Official website of the US House.
Maps
— National Atlas: Find and print maps from more than 20 different organizations. Subjects include Agriculture, boundaries, climate, environment, government, history and transportation.
— U.S. Geological Survey:An unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water. Many printable maps are available.
Scientific Information
— Science.gov: Quickly finds science images, including animal and plant, weather and space, and earth and sun images and more. Science.gov is a gateway to more than 42 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 2000 scientific websites from 18 organizations within 14 federal science agencies
Statistical Information
— American Fact Finder: Population, housing, economic and geographic data.
— Census Bureau: Population clock, economic indicators, quick facts, census and American Community Survey information.
— Federal Agency Statistics:Links arranged by topic, geography, agency. Includes links to federal agency kids pages.
— Statistical Abstract: Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
— STAT-USA: Authoritative business, trade, and economic information from across the Federal Government. Available in-library only.
Federal Depository Program Staff
Jennifer Davison, Depository Contact
Jaime Huaman, Library Technician
Additional Information:
NC State Publications Clearinghouse
Government and Heritage Library
4643 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4643
Email: slnc.digitaldocs at ncdcr.gov
Phone: 919.807-7435
