Basic Collection (Print)
To find government information in print and other formats, search in the following library catalog box.
Basic Collection (Electronic)
Publications included in the Basic Collection are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of their Federal Government. (Source)
- Assistance ListingsProvides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for KidsBasic guide to the U.S. Government for students of all ages.
- Budget of the United States GovernmentThe President's proposed budget, published each fiscal year, with supporting documents.
- Catalog of U.S. Government PublicationsBibliographic finding tool for federal publications.
- Code of Federal RegulationsAnnually published codification of the general and permanent rules promulgated by the executive departments and gencies of the Federal Government, contained in the Federal Register.
- Compilation of Presidential DocumentsThe collection consists of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents which are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
- Congressional DirectoryPublished since 1888, the Congressional Directory presents short biographies of each member of the Senate and House,as well as committee memberships, terms of service, and contact information.
- Congressional RecordThe Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.
- Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and InterpretationAlso known as the Constitution Annotated, includes the U.S. Constitution and analysis and interpretation, with in-text annotations of cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.
- data.census.govdata.census.gov is the new platform to access data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This service replaces the American FactFinder service.
- Economic IndicatorsEconomic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
- Economic Report of the PresidentAnnual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress.
- Federal RegisterOfficial daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
- govinfoA database providing authenticated access to official publications from all three branches of the U.S. Government.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookAuthoritative source of career information, designed to provide assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
- Public Papers of the Presidents of the United StatesCompiled and published by the National Archives and Records Administration since 1957. Contains Presidential writings, addresses, and remarks of a public nature.
- United States CodeThe codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
- United States Government ManualAs 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, including contact information.
- United States ReportsAll of the opinions, orders, and other materials of the United States Supreme Court. Note: Only the printed bound volumes contain the final, official opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.
- United States Statutes at LargeThe permanent collection of all laws and resolutions enacted during each session of Congress.
- USA.govA subject-based portal to Federal services and resources online.
Depository Information
This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government Documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)
Norwich University has been a member of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1908. As a selective depository, Norwich receives only publications it has designated as appropriate to its collections.