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Why read Government Documents?

Government Documents are publications that originate or are sponsored by a government agency at the local, state, national or international level. They can be books, pamphlets, microfiche, CD-ROMs, DVDs, or on the Internet (generally has URL extension of “.gov” or “.mil”). They include Congressional hearings, research reports from various agencies, statistics, reports from the U.S. President and the California governor, bills, regulations, Statutes, Codes, maps, budgets, annual reports, reports required by law, etc. You'll find plenty of information about business, agriculture, history, careers, census data, military history, health, genealogy, environment, energy, and lots more

Want more information?

Visit the Meriam Library's Government Documents Home page or Meriam Library's Online Catalog or ask Gloria. If you're outside the Chico, California area you can visit a Federal Depository Library by consulting http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html. Here is list of California State Depository libraries . Meriam Library, Government Documents Department houses both U.S. and California documents. For local and international documents search the Meriam Library's Online Catalog

Meriam Library Staff, students and friends have joined in the READ Government Documents project to promote U.S. and California government publications at California State University, Chico. Photos were taken in various locations in Meriam Library and on the CSU, Chico campus. The pictures below are also posted on a bulletin board on the 4th floor of Meriam Library. Check 'em out!

Here is the list by -- DOCUMENT TITLE | by people | Slide Show (requires PowerPoint)

  1. Adventure of Echo the Bat -- Sarah Blakeslee
  2. American Women -- Carolyn Dusenbury
  3. Atlas of the Biodiversity of California -- Jennifer Lasell
  4. BIA Profile: The Bureau of Indian Affairs and American Indians -- Steve Santos
  5. Beyond the Box Score -- Paul Zingg
  6. Book Preservation Technologies -- Deborah Besnard
  7. California State Assembly & Senate Journals -- Mike Magliari
  9. Drawings 1974-1984 -- Crystal Perez
  10. Economic Report of the President -- Wendy Diamond
  11. Exploring the American West 1803-1879 -- William Post
  12. Face of Venus : The Magellan Radar Mapping Mission -- Daniel Birch
  13. Fifty Birds of Town and City -- Peeps
  14. Finland : A Country Study -- Jay Fuller
  15. Forest and Rangeland Birds of the U.S. -- Jose Calderon
  16. Geography and Maps -- Erec DeVost
  17. Girl Power -- Liz Colson
  18. Gold Districts of California -- Rich Soares
  19. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives -- Gloria Branson
  20. Hispanic and Portuguese Collections -- Nina Zamudio
  21. Homes for Birds -- Pam Bush
  22. Hugo Robus -- Savanaha Lamp
  23. Many Nations -- Nancy Flores
  24. Music, Theater, Dance : An Illustrated Guide -- Susana Llamas
  25. National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety -- Jerry Ringel
  26. National Directory of Farmers Markets -- Marcy McAndress
  27. Nutritive Value of Foods -- Melissa McFaull
  28. Performing Arts at the Library of Congress (Greta Garbo) -- Natalie Kanewischer
  29. Performing Arts : Broadcasting (Jack Benny and Fred Allen) -- Andrew Tarver
  30. Posada's Mexico -- Leticia Meraz
  31. Responding to Gangs -- Esther Seitter
  32. Roses for the Home -- Alice Dilts
  33. Roswell Report -- Jim Dwyer
  35. South Korea : a Country Study -- Paula Scholtes
  36. Sprocket Man -- Marc Langston
  37. Super Sitter -- "anonymous"
  38. Take the "A" Train -- John Few
  39. Top 10 Ways to Beat the Clock and Prepare for Retirement -- Barbara Pease
  40. Volcanic and Seismic Hazards on the Island of Hawaii -- Joe Crotts
  41. War of the Rebellion -- Bill Allen
  42. Where Are We Going With Educational Research? -- Barbara Pease

Slide Show (requires PowerPoint)

How the READ Government Documents Project began --

After materials from the November 2004 election were taken down from a very large bulletin board in the Government Document section, I began searching for new display ideas. At the same time, I was also going through some old emails and found the Read (Docs!) campaign from the University of Minnesota. Can we do this at Chico? It looks like fun!

Most of us are familiar with the ALA Celebrity READ posters in which movie stars pose with their favorite book promoting libraries, literacy and reading.

In December 2004, I began asking Meriam Library staff (and friends of Meriam Library) to pick a government document and find a location for a photo shoot. Most of the photos were taken in Meriam Library, however, some folks had other ideas.

Most of the photos were taken by me .

I'd like to thank the staff of the University of Minnesota, Government Publications Library for the original idea and their inspiring photos. Take a look at MLA/GODORT Read (Docs!) -- they're great.

Thanks, also to the staff, students and friends of Meriam Library who participated in the READ Government Documents project -- their enthusiasm and creativity was a joy to work with.

A big thanks to Kathy Glanville (Meriam Library's Webmaster) for her patience and expertise in helping me get this project out on the web.

This project is ongoing -- I am currently looking for photos to add to the list. Check back later for new pic's

Please email me your comments or suggestions.

Gloria Branson
Meriam Library
Government Documents
California State Univ., Chico

 


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