Government Information at HCC Library

"Established by Congress to ensure the American public has access to its Government's information, the Federal Depository Library Program provides the public with Government information, when and where it is needed, in order to ensure an informed citizenry and an improved quality of life. The mission of the Federal Depository Library Program is to provide for no-fee ready and permanent public access to Federal Government information, now and for future generations.

This historic Government program has been in existence since 1813, and GPO has administered this program since 1895. GPO staff serve to provide this network of libraries with the tools they need to keep America informed.

Federal Government information, both in print and electronic formats, is distributed to over 1,150 Federal depository libraries throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. These libraries, in turn, make this information freely available to the public and provide expert assistance in navigating the materials."

Use the Federal Depository Library Directory  to find your local Federal depository library."

- About Us / Govinfo / www.govinfo/about

"This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the Government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code)." HCC Library is one of 53 Federal Depository Libraries in Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. that fall under the Regional Depository Library at the University of Maryland. HCC Library has been a selective depository library in the Federal Depository Library Program since 1967.

Locating publicly accessible Government Publications at HCC Library:

• Print government information is integrated with the Main and Legal Reference Collections on the second and third floors using the Library of Congress Classification. Some are also in our Periodicals Collection on the second floor, and are alphabetized by periodical title. You can visit our library catalog to locate print materials, or stop at the Research Help Desk to ask for assistance.
• Look for these handy FDLP stickers on books and folders on the shelves!

• Electronic government information can be found in the library catalog. The catalog record will display a web address which will link you out to the full text. Look for the Read This Now links. You can also find articles relating to government information using our online databases and selecting the subject area Government & Political Science from the drop down menu.
• Large map and poster information are located on the second floor in Media Cabinets.

Find journal/newspaper/magazine articles, eBooks, and videos:

From: http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=9

Follow this link for access to Cornerstone Documents: 

https://www.govinfo.gov/help/other-resources

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