Government Information Research Guide
Federal Reference Materials
Some particularly useful paper and online federal reference sources follow.
Abstracts, Indexes, and Catalogs
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Federal programs available to state and local governments; federally recognized Indian tribal governments; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Checklist of United States Public Documents, 1789-1909
(UM/Ref Z 1223 A11 1962)
CIS Index: 1970 to the present
(UM/Gov. Docs. Ref. KF40.C56 1981)
Indexes Congressional hearings, committee prints, House/Senate reports, House/Senate documents, executive reports, treaty documents and public laws. Legislative histories from 1970 through 1983.
CIS Legislative Histories
(1984 to the present) (UM/Gov. Docs. Ref. KF49.C62+)
Each history includes an abstract of the law and bibliographic citations for all relevant documents. Access histories through subject, name and bill indexes.
CIS US Committee Prints Index through 1969
(UM/Gov. Docs. Ref. Z1223.Z7C66+)
Indexes background studies of issues before congress.
CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index 1789-1969
(UM/Gov. Docs. Ref. KF40.C56 1981)
Citations and summaries of all committee hearings. Hearings are available in Government Documents but are not in the UMass AmherstLibrary Catalog.
CIS US Serial Set Index 1765-1969
(UM/Gov Docs. Ref. Z1223.Z9 C65 1975 );
1970 to the present, (UM/Gov. Docs. Ref KF40.C56 1981)
Indexes Congressional committee reports, journal and manuals; some executive branch publications; reports from nongovernmental organizations, etc.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications.
1885-1976 (UM/Ref Z1223.A18);
1977- (UM/Gov.Docs. GP 3.8:)
Complete listing of all government documents issued through the Government Printing Office. Monthly with annual cumulations.
Bibliographies, Handbooks, and Guides
Background Notes
Recent collection of State Department information on foreign countries.
Condition of Education
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref LA 201.C66); (Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. ED 1.109:)
Indicator report showing trends in major aspects of education and monitors important developments.
Copyright Circulars
Basic information about registration, fees, compulsory licenses, and other aspects of the copyright process.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
(UM/Gov. Docs. Y 4.IN 8/16-15:)
Comprehensive and accurate picture of human rights conditions throughout the world.
Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the United States
(UM/Gov. Docs.. ITC 1.10: )
Applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States; based on the International Harmonized System, the classification system used to describe most world trade in goods.
North American Industry Classification System
(UM/Ref. HF1041.5 .N67 1997 )
Groups establishments by numbers into industries based on primary activities. Use industry numbers to locate data in the Census of Manufactures, Census of Service Industries, National Trade Data Bank, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref HF5381.U62); (Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. L 2.3/4:)
Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
O*NET
Occupational Information Network, contains comprehensive information on job requirements and worker competencies. O*NET replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Treaties in Force (UM/Gov. Docs. S 9.14:)
Treaties and other international agreements of the United States on record in the Dept. of State which had not expired, been denounced by the parties, replaced or superseded, or otherwise definitely terminated.
Census
American Factfinder
Bureau of the Census database for 2000 census. Also includes 1990 census.
Bureau of the Census Catalog of Publications, 1790-1972. (UM/Ref Desk Z7554.U5 U 58 1974)
Complete listing of all census publications with abstracts and subject index.
Census Catalog and Guide (UM/Ref Z7554.U5 U32)
Complete listing of census publications from 1973 to present with abstracts and subject index.
Census of the United States. (UM/Ref C 3.790: -C3.224/ :1990- )
Extensive statistical collection of census data from 1790-1990. See 'American Factfinder' above for 2000 data.
Government and Law
Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-
(UM/Ref JK1010 .A5 1997 +)
Biographies of each man and woman who has served as a Member of Congress.
Budget of the United States Government (Office of Management and Budget)
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref HJ2052.A2U52)
(Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. PREX2.8: )
Code of Federal Regulations (Office of the Federal Register)
(UM/KF70.A43 1949)
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government.
Congressional Directory (Superintendent of Documents)
(Latest year: UM/Ref JK1011.U58);
(Earlier years: UM/Gov Doc Y4.P93/1:1/ )
Biographical information on members, committee and subcommittee listings, foreign representatives and consular offices in the U.S.; maps of Congressional Districts; state delegations; statistical information; directory of executive offices and departments.
Congressional Record 1789- [title varies] (Office of the Federal Register)
1st Cong. [1789]-98th Cong. [1984] (UM/Univ Lib J 11.-- );
99th Cong. [1985]-104th Cong. [1996] (UM/Gov.Doc. Fiche X1.1: );
105th Cong. [1997]- (UM/Gov.Doc. X1.1/A:)
Daily transcript of debate and action on the floor of Congress
Constitution of the United States: Analysis and Interpretation
(UM/Ref KF 4527.U54 1996)
U.S. Constitution, bill of rights and amendments with an analysis of the Constitution and its amendments, and historic Supreme Court decisions.
CQ Press Political Reference Suite (Congressional Quarterly, Inc.)
Starting point for all kinds of questions on government. Full-text, current reference books from Congressional Quarterly, the prominent publisher of information relating to the federal government: Congress and the Nation, Historic Document Series, Political Handbook of the World, Politics in America, Supreme Court Yearbook, Vital Statistics on American Politivcs, and the Washington Information Directory. Available on campus, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an OIT account; enter your OIT login and password when prompted.
Economic Report of the President
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref. HC106.5.A272);
(Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Doc. PR33.10:[1950-1953] - PR 43.9:[2002- ])
Previous year's economic developments, with an analysis and indication of trends in major economic issues and recommendations for policy action with statistical tables on income, employment and production.
Federal Register
(UM/Microfiche 589)
Public regulations and legal notices issued by Federal agencies
United State Code
(UM/Gov. Doc. Ref KF62 2000 A2)
Codification of the laws of the United States.
United States Government Manual
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref.Desk JK421.A3:)
Official handbook of the federal government provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
(UM/Gov. Docs. AE 2.109: )
Presidential speeches, press conferences, statements and other material.
Statistics
Agricultural Statistics
(UM/Ref. HD1751.A43)
Includes agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs and returns, national and state estimates for crops, livestock and poultry.
American Statistics Index (ASI)
(UM/Ref. Z1223.Z7A6)
Comprehensive guide and index to the statistical publications of the U.S. government. Available off-campus to UMass Amherst students, faculty, staff, and affiliates with an OIT account; enter your OIT username and password when prompted.
County and City Databook
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref HA 202.U581);
(Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. C 3.134/2:C83/2/ )
Summary statistics on the demographic, social and economic structure of the counties and cities of the U.S.
Crime in the United States
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref. HV6787.A37); (Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. J1.14/7:)
Cooperative effort by city, county, and state law enforcement agencies to compile national crime statistics.
Digest of Education Statistics
( Latest ed.: UM/Ref. LB2846.D5); (Earlier eds. UM/Gov.Docs. ED1.326:)
Compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from prekindergarten through graduate school.
Economic Indicators
(Latest yr.: UM/Ref. HC101.A186);
(Earlier yrs.: UM/Gov. Docs. Y 4.EC7:EC7/)
Statistics on consumer and producer price indexes, wages, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money, and federal finance.
Health United States
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref. RA407.3.H4);
(Earlier eds.: UM/Gov. Docs. HE20.7042/6: )
Reports and tables on national trends in health statistics.
Historical Statistics of the U.S. 1789-1970
(UM/Ref. Desk HA202 .A385 1975 +)
Agriculture, business enterprise, communications, construction, consumer expenditures, consumer income, distribution services, energy, financial institutions/markets, foreign commerce, government, international transactions, labor, land, manufactures, migration, minerals, national wealth, population, prices, productivity and vital statistics.
Historical Statistics of the United States: Millenial Edition Online (Cambridge University Press)
Statistics gathered by the Census Bureau from colonial times to near present. This is a scholarly edition, with introductory essays by experts, and a reworking and expansion of the data presented in earlier print editions (see previous entry). Available on campus, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an OIT account; enter your OIT login and password when prompted.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref HV7245.N376); (UM/Gov.Docs. J29.9/6:)
Statistics addressing emerging criminal justice issues. Provides a window on crime and the administration of justice, and on public attitudes towards various crime and justice issues.
STAT-USA
Vital economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government. Some information is only available with a subscription, to which the Library does not subscribe.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
(Latest ed.: UM/Ref Desk HA202.U57); (UM/Gov. Docs. C 3.134:)
National data book contains statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States.
Statistical Universe
Tables, citations and abstracts of statistical reports from federal, state and local governments, private organizations, and intergovernmental agencies.
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