SELECTED GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS FOR

Geography 309 : Geography Research and Writing

instructor: Jim Claflin

Meriam Library Catalog
--- search Meriam Library's Online Catalog and periodical indexes (many with full text). Most government documents are cataloged in the on-line catalog

Melvyl
--- Catalog of the University of California Libraries, Contains U.S. docs (limit Library: CSL ) most libraries use SuDocs classification systems. Many link to the full text on the internet.

Pharos
--- Catalog of the California State Univerity Libraries. Contains U.S. docs, many with links to the full text on the internet.

Google
--- Advanced Search : to limit searches to government documents -- in domain box type : .gov

Google U.S. Government Search (formerly Google UncleSam)
--- searches federal, state and local sites with domains such as .gov, .mil as well as select government sites with .us, .org, .edu and .com, domains.

Google Scholar
---searche scholarly literature : more on Google Scholar @ CSU, Chico

USA.gov : USASearch.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov)
--- U. S. Government's Official Web Portal : official information and services from the U.S. government

GPO Access
--- full text databases from the Government Printing Office
---Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (1976 - current )

ASI: American Statistics Index (Z7554 U5 A46 index) [1973-1992]
--- indexes statistics published by the federal government

Background Notes (G122 Us54 ref)
--- "Background Notes are factual publications that contain information on all the countries of the world with which the United States has relations. They include facts on the country's land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and its relations with other countries and the United States."

County and City Data Book (HA 202 A36 ref) (1944-1983, 1988, 1994, 2000)
County and City Data Book (2000)
--- demographic, economic and government data from federal and private agencies; statistics by state county, city, and places in the United Stastes.

Economic Report of the President (HC106.5 A272 ready ref)
--- summarizes economic developments and the administration's economic policy

Federal Regulatory Directory (KF5406 A15 F4 ready ref)
--- federal regulatory agencies and their activities
related online title: http://www.regulations.gov

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (HA202 ready ref)
--- statistical tables on social, political and economic organization of U.S.
see also: Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (1878-2005)

U. S. Government Manual (JK421 A3 ready ref)
--- "As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees."

Washington Information Directory (JK424 W38 ref)
--- federal government and non-government sector in Washington D.C.

World Factbook (G122 U56a ref)
---basic data on land, water, people, government, economy, communications and defense forces of countries

2000 Census of Population and Housing (doc C 3.223/ & C 3.224/)
--- available online from the Census Bureau

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (doc Y 4.In8/16-15:)
---"The protection of fundamental human rights was a foundation stone in the establishment of the United States over 200 years ago. Since then, a central goal of U.S. foreign policy has been the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The United States understands that the existence of human rights helps secure the peace, deter aggression, promote the rule of law, combat crime and corruption, strengthen democracies, and prevent humanitarian crises.

Country Studies (doc D 101.22:550-no.)
--- "Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors."

Foreign Labor Trends (various countries) (L 29.16:)
--- source of information on labor institutions, practices, and recent key developments in the countries reported.

American Factfinder
--- source for population, housing, economic and geographic data.
--- enter a street address (data and maps for various geographic levels)

Census Bureau
--- ask.census.gov (question & answer center)
--- American Community Survey (ACS)
--- State and County Quick Facts

Historical Census Browser 1790-1960 (University of Virginia, Geostat Center)

see also : Meriam Library -- Country/International Information
see also : Meriam Library -- Statistics on the Web
see also : Meriam Library -- Census

A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies

U.S. Bureau of the Census

U. S. Department of State

California Cities, Towns & Counties (HA261 C35 ready ref)
---basic data profiles for all municipalities and counties

California Economic Indicators (HC107 C2 C223 ready ref)
---summary of economic trends and developments in California

California Roster (JK8730 A27 ref)
---state, county, city, town officials, directory of state services

California Statistical Abstract (HA261 C3 ready ref)
---compilation of data on social, economic and physical aspects of California

Economic Report of the Governor (HC107 C2 A2115 ref)
---overview of California's economy

Guide to California Government (JK8716 L4 ref)
---by League of Women Voters of California. How government is organized, what services it provides, costs and how citizens affect government decisions

Historical Census Populations of California State, Counties, Cities, Places, and Towns, 1850-2000 (ready ref HA167 H57 2003) (Calif. Dept. of Finance)
---places listed by the U.S. Census Bureau (not all existing places)

California Journal ( JK8701 C33 periodicals)
---analysis of California politics and government
(available full text from Lexis Nexis Academic)

California County Profiles
--- This statistical "snapshot" is a compilation of selected economic, social, and demographic data for California and its 58 counties. updated by the California Department of Finance

California Labor Market Bulletin (cal doc E160 L25 C35)

California Home Page

California Quick Facts (Census Bureau)

Counting California
--- "Counting California's single interface enables users access to public use data compiled by federal, state, and local agencies, and also allows users to collate and integrate data by topic, geography, title, and provider. "

Califonria LaborMarketInfo

see also : Meriam Library -- California Statistics on the Web

California State Agency Index

California. Department of Finance
---Demographic Research Unit

California. Employment Development Department
---Labor Market Information