U.S. Government Links

Warren Public Library has been a selective Federal depository library since 1885.

The goal of the program is to make government publications available to the general public. Depository libraries receive, without charge, publications issued by all three branches of the federal government and make those available to their patrons. A selective depository, like Warren, receives only those documents which it chooses, and not everything published by the U.S. Government.

Most of the government publications at Warren Public Library are available in the Reference Department and electronically via the Internet. A list of FDLP official Publications si provided below. Many print items are cataloged and can be located by searching the library's computerized card catalog. Other items are filed in vertical files or shelved in the government document section of the government document section of the Reference Department.


Electronic Substitutions for Print Versions of Depository Publications
GPO Access Online Resources: A-Z Resource List

"A depository is permitted to replace tangible versions with electronic equivalents provided the electronic version is complete, official, and permanently accessible. GPO Access databases on the Substitution List: Official FDLP Permanent Full-Text Databases meet these requirements."

Following are a few of the numerous additional government websites that supply information via the Internet. For specific information, please contact the Reference Department at 723-4650 or reference@warrenlibrary.org

GPO Access/ Documents Homepage
GPO Access is a free service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted. This is a full-text searchable site . Publications include the Congressional Record, directory and bills, as well as the Federal Register, U.S. Government Manual, U.S. Code, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and much more.

Government Information Locator Service (GILS)
The Government Information Locator Service (GILS) is an effort to identify, locate, and describe publicly available Federal information resources, including electronic information resources. GILS records identify public information resources within the Federal Government, describe the information available in these resources, and assist in obtaining the information. GILS is a decentralized collection of agency-based information locators using network technology and international standards to direct users to relevant information resources within the Federal Government.

White House
The Executive Office of the President provides this quick access to current news developments involving the president and the executive branch. The site contains a brief presidential biography and a history of the white house. The Your Government section provides links to offices, agencies, commissions, and commonly requested services.

U.S. Historical Census Data Browser
Allows the user to select single or multiple categories, such as race, fertility rate, or county of origin, for each census year from 1790 to 1970 and view the data by state or county level.

Tiger Mapping Service
This digital atlas pilot project from the Census Bureau provides statistical data in a visual format. Good quality, street-level maps combine physical and political features with demographic data. Users can manipulate information by using labels such as congressional districts, census tracts, and zip code points, and details such as household size, income, racial characteristics, and more.

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
The U.S. government has chosen a core group of current and historical Government publications that it feels every American should be able to access online. These include the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, Congressional bills, public laws, U.S. Code, budget, economic indicators, Supreme Court decisions, Commerce Business Daily, and more.

U.S Government Printing Office Homepage
Here you'll find information about the Government Printing Office and the products and services available. It also lists business, contracting, and employment opportunities.

THOMAS
Looking for information about federal legislation? THOMAS plugs into a full-text searchable Congressional Record and all versions of House and Senate bills. They also include committee information. Searchable by keyword(s), bill number, etc. Additional government resources are being added on a continuing basis.

Federal Bulletin Board  
The Federal Bulletin Board (FBB) is a free electronic bulletin board service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). All file library documents can be downloaded free of charge. Get immediate access to approximately thousands of files from more than 25 agencies and organizations in all three branches of the Federal Government. Examples of what is available include Supreme Court opinions, daily Treasury statements, EPA test methods and guidelines, the Commerce Business Daily, Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations, etc.

Federal Income Tax Forms
The Treasury Department has created this site to allow you to obtain publications and tax forms from the Internet for the current year back to 1992. They have provided additional links to state income tax forms.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Looking for the cost of living? Employment statistics? Producer price indexes? Productivity? Earnings? The Bureau of Labor has it all.

U.S. Census Bureau
Gateway to current and historical census statistics.

Federal Statistics
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies. Provides direct access to statistical data searchable alphabetically by topic, by agencies, or by geography. Government agencies listed alphabetically and by subject.

Patent and Trademark Office
If you've invented something new and different, this is the place to obtain forms and information on getting a patent or registering a trademark.

Copyright Office 
Key publications, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations; a link to online copyright records cataloged since 1978; news of what the Office is doing, including business process reengineering plans, Congressional testimony, and press releases; latest regulations; and much more.

e-Scholar
e-Scholar provides all students (high school and higher), parents, and career professionals information on different educational opportunities (jobs, grants, internships, scholarships, fellowships) offered by Federal Government departments and agencies, or partnering
organizations. If you have any questions, please read our <http://www.studentjobs.gov/e_faqs.asp> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .

Warren Public 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)