Government Information Librarian |
 Marilyn Von Seggern |
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Library Services for Government Documents
Reference Service
Help with searching and finding government documents is available at the reference desks in Terrell Library and the Owen Science & Engineering Library. Help via instant messaging, e-mail, FAQ, and phone is available--see Ask a Question!
Library Instruction
Instruction on finding and using government documents is available for classes and groups and can be tailored to the needs of the students or audience. Frequently requested topics include
- finding documents through the WSU Libraries' catalog and the Internet
- searching government databases
- becoming familiar with government agencies/offices and their publications
- governments statistics and how to find them
- assessing government information and web sites
- citing government documents
Classes can be scheduled through Library Instruction on the scheduling page, or by contacting the Government Information Librarian, Marilyn Von Seggern.
Checking out Documents
Many government documents are available in electronic form, linked in the library catalog or available directly from government databases or the Internet. The WSU Libraries has a large collection of circulating documents as well. The table below provides loan information for these documents:
| Format | Owen Library | Holland & Terrell Libraries |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 30 days | |
| periodical volumes | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| microfiche | do not circulate | 7 days |
| CD-ROM/DVD-ROM | na | 2 weeks |
| maps | 7 days | 2 weeks |
| documents in reference | do not circulate | do not circulate |
News!
- Documents in the News (Washington State Library)
- Producing the Federal Register - YouTube videoHow are Congressional proceedings and debates readied for print and electronic distribution? Watch this!
- New Economy Web Guide 2012 Under ObamaWeb links to, "...comprehensive, accurate knowledge available through reliable and current sources from government, NGOs, advocacy groups and the private sector that is critical to effective and actionable work product." Created by Marcus Zillman for LLRX.
Citing Government Documents
DocsSite (Arizona State University)
Citing Government Information Sources Using MLA Style (University of Nevada-Reno)
Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications (University of Memphis)
The Complete Guide to Citing Government Information Resources: a Manual for Social Science & Business Research. Debora Cheney. Bethesda, MD: Lexis Nexis, Congressional Research Service. 3rd ed., 2002. Terrell Reference Desk J 9.5.G37x 2002
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