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Seal, Charles – RQ, 1970
This paper is directed toward the librarian from a library with a small state document collection. It discusses some possible places to begin a state document collection. (MF)
Descriptors: Government Publications, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Reference Materials

Fraser, Joan N. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Reviews overall publication scheme of authoritative version of federal statutes as issued by Queen's Printer of Canada to enable librarians to catalog and shelve materials in formal sequence. Characteristics of revision and sessional volumes and official lists and indexes used as finding aids for acts are examined. Gives six references. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classification, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries, Government Publications

Zink, Steven D. – Microform Review, 1982
Discusses a dilemma facing government documents librarians as a result of the multitude and complexity of presently available indexing aids to government publications: how to provide the library users with the means for understanding sophisticated access tools and enhanced collections. A 13-entry reference list is included. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Federal Government, Government Publications, Indexes, Librarians
Amen, Kathleen L. – 1990
This is a guide to a select number of government publications contained in the library collection of St. Mary's University (Texas). The guide includes primary materials only in significant compilations or in long runs covering many years, and major secondary reference works, with particular emphasis on bibliographies. In addition, information is…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education

Pinkney, Gertrude – Special Libraries, 1973
The Detroit Municipal Reference Library's organizational structure and services are described as an example for those interested in organizing a governmental reference library. Procedure is outlined for the initial selection of a basic collection and the subject fields that should be included. (Author)
Descriptors: Government Publications, Law Libraries, Library Collections, Library Material Selection

Pontius, Jack E. – Microform Review, 1981
Addresses the public service needs of microformatted pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, report collections, and government publications, and discusses the various bibliographic tools necessary for librarians and users to access the research materials. Fifteen references are listed. (Author/CHC)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Government Publications, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Hardy, Gayle J.; Robinson, Judith Schiek – 1996
Newly revised, this one-volume guide will help information seekers identify, locate, and use key government reference sources. This book focuses on free information and depository materials--both available through toll-free phone numbers, mail or e-mail requests to agencies, or federal depository library collections. Arranged in four subject…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Government Libraries, Government Publications
Guide to Access: Government Documents. Academic Library Guide. Government Documents Series Number 1.
Amen, Kathleen L. – 1986
This document is the first of four in a series of guides to the government documents collection in the academic library at St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Texas); the library has been a selective depository for U.S. Government publications since 1964. The guide describes the document collection in general, including the nature of the…
Descriptors: Classification, College Libraries, Depository Libraries, Government Publications
Amen, Kathleen L. – 1988
This document is the second in a series of four guides to the government documents collection in the academic library at St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Texas); the library has been a selective depository for U.S. Government publications since 1964. Focusing on congressional publications pertaining to laws and regulations, this guide describes…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education
Lane, Margaret T., Comp. – 1985
This user's guide to the "Documents on Documents Collection" describes 166 documents gathered during 1980-1983. The collection includes documents produced by the various state document distribution centers (usually the state library), for use by administrators of depository programs, state employees, documents librarians, and government…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Library Administration, Library Collections
Lane, Margaret T., Comp. – 1984
This user's guide to the "Documents on Documents Collection," describes some 387 documents gathered in the 1973-1979 time frame. The collection gathers together documents produced by the various state document distribution centers (usually the state library), for use by administrators of depository programs, state employees, documents…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Library Administration, Library Collections
Lane, Margaret T., Comp.; Goldsmith, Jan, Comp.; Kram, Lauri, Comp. – 1996
This guide to the "Documents on Documents Collection" describes 223 documents gathered during 1984-95. The collection consists of materials used in the administration of state documents depository programs, including: (1) bibliographies; (2) commentaries and letters; (3) depository contracts; (4) forms and form letters; (5) labels; (6)…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Library Administration, Library Collections
Faull, Sandra – 1977
A workshop to provide hands-on experience for the use of basic reference tools in government documents and legal materials was attended by 45 school and public librarians in New Jersey. This report includes a description of (1) preliminary preparations; (2) a list of materials received by each participant; (3) the workshop agenda; (4) an…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Evaluation, Government Publications

Harwell, Kevin R. – RSR Reference Services Review, 1993
Provides fundamental information about patents, describes effective and affordable reference resources, and discusses specific issues in providing patent information services to inventors and other patrons. Basic resources, including CD-ROM products, patent classification and searching resources, and other search tools are described in an…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Government Publications, Library Collections, Optical Data Disks
Zlatos, Christy – 1986
This report provides an overview of the holdings of the Auburn University Libraries, including the Ralph Brown Draughon Library, the Architecture Library, the Veterinary Medical Library, and the Haley Center collection, with particular emphasis on the holdings in support of the Department of Educational Media. A summary is provided of collections,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Education Courses, Educational Media, Government Publications
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