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Randall Library is a selective depository for documents distributed by agencies of the United States Government. The Library has been a selective depository for US government publications since 1965 and currently receives approximately 72% of the items distributed to depository libraries by the Government Publishing Office (GPO). 16% of those items are in tangible format; the remainder we receive through digital access. The Library serves the UNCW community, Wilmington, and the 7th North Carolina Congressional Districts of the United States House of Representatives. Davis Library at UNC Chapel Hill is the nearest regional depository library. It receives all publications distributed to depository libraries. Students, faculty and staff at UNCW may request documents not available at Randall Library through Interlibrary Loan free of charge.
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Using the Library Catalog
To identify specific US government documents use the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. US government documents received since 1990 are also listed in Randall Library’s online public access catalog.
Books & Library Materials
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Starting Points
Catalog of Government Publications (CGP)
Database of searchable U.S. governmental documents and federal publications. Source also helps users locate nearby Federal Depository Libraries to find a specific publication or locate expert in-person assistance.
[More details]The CGP is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general key word, or click on "Advanced Search" for more options.
Library Catalog
Randall Library's online catalog. Search for books, journals, dvds, cds, government documents and many other resources held by Randall Library.
[More details]Many paper and pdf versions of government documents can be found in our catalog.
Databases
Explore Census Data
"Data.Census.gov is the platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy."
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Congressional Record
Service provided by GPO Access with the official record of the United States Congress.
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GPO Monthly Catalog
Consists of records published by the GPO since July 1976. Includes references for documents to congressional committee reports and hearings, debates, documents from executive departments, and more.
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HeinOnline
Contains more than 1,200 law and law-related periodicals. Coverage is from the first issue published for all periodicals and goes through the most-currently published issues allowed based on contracts with publishers. Retrieve articles by citation, browse, or search across nearly 50 million pages of content. HeinOnline also contains many useful resources for criminology, and public and international affairs, such as the Congressional Record Bound volumes in entirety, complete coverage of the U.S.
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HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest presents a varied and in-depth set of data for genealogists and historians. Includes data from all of the U.S. Censuses until 1940, an index of 6,500 local history and genealogy periodicals (PERSI), a database of Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land warrant, plus the full text of 25,000 local histories and family histories.
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Code of Federal Regulations
Published CFR from start of publication in 1938 through 2010. Each Part is available in PDF format. May browse or search database.
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White House
Official website for the White House (executive branch of federal government).
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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Educational resource for children and educators about the federal government.
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Topographic Maps of North Carolina
Popular USGS topgraphic quadrangle maps for the state of North Carolina
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Oyez
The Oyez Project at the University of Chicago-Kent is a multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States and its work.
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Congress.gov
An essential database for criminology, and public and international affairs, Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information, such as bills, committee reports & hearings.
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Library of Congress
"is the nation’s first established cultural institution and the largest library in the world."
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USA.gov
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.
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Social Explorer
Gain deep insights into any area of interest - down to a city block, with stunning visualizations and built-in data.
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Statistics
Historical Statistics of the United States
This five-volume reference work reflects thirty years of new data and scholarship. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Statistical Abstract is the best known and most popular single source of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. This database is designed to serve as a convenient, easy-to-use statistical reference source and as a guide to statistical publications and sources.
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