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University of Illinois at Chicago University Library



US Government Publications

   The UIC Government Documents Department is a 90% selective depository library for US Government publications. The collection strengths include: US Bureau of the Census; HUD; Congress; and DOE publications. Bibliographic records for US Government publications are available through UICCAT, the UIC Library online catalog.

   Although the library began collecting US Government publications in 1956, the Documents Department has acquired a strong historical collection including an almost complete Serial Set. The Department offers access to US Government information in all formats including CD-ROMs and information on the Internet, such as GPO Access. Publications in microfiche/microfilm are located in the Microforms Department, Main Library 2nd floor north.

Illinois State Publications
   UIC has been an Illinois State Depository since 1971. This collection includes publications from the General Assembly, as well as executive agencies and special commissions. There are some publications in the collection acquired prior to 1971.

   In addition, the Department collects laws, regulations, and court cases from Illinois. Illinois publications in microfiche/microfilm are located in the Microforms Department, Main Library, 2nd floor north.

Chicago/Local Gov't Publications
   The Department is dedicated to acquiring local government information for the Chicagoland area. In addition to an extensive collection of Chicago government publications, the department also maintains a collection of local municipality (six-county area) publications, and publications from cities of similar size across the country.

   A microfiche set from the Index to Current Urban Documents is located in the Microforms Department (This covers Chicago and Cook County only).

Foreign & Int'l Publications
   Foreign publications from embassies and consulates are located at the southeast corner of the 3rd floor. These publications date from 1993 to the present. United Nations publications are available in paper up to 1984. The Readex UN microfiche set is located in the Microforms Department.
Other Publications
   Documents Dept. also house the following publications:
  • American Planning Association (APA) Collection:
    Contains nearly 30,000 publications from government agencies, community organizations, and private associations. Located at 3rd floor, South.

  • Princeton Pamphlet/Public Administration Collection:
    A gift from the Princeton Univ. Library, it contains thousands of publications related to public admin. & government.

  • E-text and Data Center CD-Roms


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312-996-2738

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Last updated: Saturday, 06-Mar-2004 13:10:21 CST

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