Electronic Resources for Government Documents Research
- Search Tools
- Executive Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Legislation
- Judicial Branch
- California
- California Voter Information
- Local
- Tax Forms
- Indexing Sites
- International
Search Tools
Below are some possible launch points for Internet accessible government information. It is by no means a comprehensive list. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Documents staff for assistance.
American Factfinder
Access 1990 and 2000 Census Bureau Information fast and efficiently.
Citation Guides
How to cite electronic resources (ftp, telnet, www, etc.)
GPO Access
GPO Access is a service of the US Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.
- New Electronic Titles represents new additions to the Federal Depository Library Program Electronic Collection during the most recent four weeks.
- Browse Topics lists information by subject
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general key word, or click on "Advanced Search" for more.
GPO Bookstore
Federal information products available for sale through GPO
Government Agency Websites
A quick list of major agency websites.
USA.gov
USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal. It is an easy-to-search, free-access website designed to give you a centralized place to find information from local, state, and US Government Agency websites.
Government Statistics on the Web
A list of government statistics available on the World Wide Web.
Uncle Sam MIGRATING GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
An index of Government Publications Migrating to being published on the Internet. Organized by Title and by Government Documents Call number (SuDoc).
Executive Branch
Internal Revenue Service
Income Tax forms, instructions, publications, regulations, and more.
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency's primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US Government policymakers in making decisions relating to the national security. Publications such as the CIA World Factbook can be obtained through this site.
White House
An Interactive Citizens' handbook, Government Information, White House tours and history.
State Department
Passport and travel information; daily press briefing.
General Services Administration
Government contracts.
Census Bureau
Your source for Social, Demographic, and Economic information, including the latest information regarding the results from Census 2000
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Department of Defense (DefenseLink)
Legislative Branch
House
US House of Representatives
Senate
US Senate
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
The investigative arm of Congress. Charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and disbursement of public funds, GAO performs audits and evaluations of Government programs and activities.
Government Printing Office (GPO)
Legislation
Congressional Universe
Search Full-Text Congressional Publications; Bills, Laws & Regulations; Locate information about current members of congress and congressional committees. PLEASE NOTE: Access to this service is limited to the Santa Clara University Community ONLY
Thomas
Legislative information on the Internet. Like GPO Access (see below), but much easier to use.
GPO Access Legislative Information
Search Databases Online via GPO Access, including: The Federal Register, Congressional Record, GAO Reports, Congressional Bills, Federal Regulations, Supreme Court Decisions and many other Federal Government information databases.
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court (official .gov site)
Supreme Court (Cornell)
Decisions of the US Supreme Court
California
The State of California's home page
California State Library
Catalog of state government publications.
California Department of Finance
Locate a wealth of official California statistical or economical information. California Statistical Abstract, Budget of California, financial and statistical information, demographics, etc.
California Code of Regulations
California Franchise Tax Board
California Tax information and forms
California Government Information
California Law
The official site for California legislative information
California Unclaimed Property Information
You may be one of millions of Californians owed money by the State! The State of California is currently holding more than $2.1 billion in Unclaimed Property value belonging to approximately 5 million individuals and organizations. This property is mostly money left inactive or dormant by the owner for more than three years.
Handbook of California Civil Procedure
Covering the whole subject of California Civil procedure, from the filing of a lawsuit through the enforcement of a judgment following an appeal. (Experimental publication)
Little Hoover Commission
An independent state oversight agency created in 1962 whose mission is to investigate state government operations and -- through reports, recommendations and legislative proposals -- promote efficiency, economy and improved service.
Opinions of the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal
As a service to the bench, bar, and public, this Web page includes the full text of "slip opinions" of the California Supreme Court and the California Courts of Appeal that have been certified or ordered published.
California Voter Information
Election Information
Election and Voter information presented by the California Secretary of State. Election returns, statistics and other information is available here.
California Ballot Propositions Database
The California Ballot Propositions Database is a comprehensive, searchable source of information on California ballot propositions from 1911 to the present. The database contains the full text of the propositions, accompanying material contained in the voters' pamphlets, related legal and legislative history, and digital images of the voters' pamphlets.
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
Local
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Links to local government information
Contact Information for Local Government Officials
Santa Clara City Information Network
The City Information Network (C.I.N.) is a database found on Santa Clara Library's OPAC and web pages that provides a searchable directory of community information on local clubs, tourist attractions, historical resources, non-profit organizations, schools and more.
SF Bay Transit Area Information
Get fares and schedules for Bay area transit agencies: CalTrain, Bart, Amtrak, Ferries, Busses, etc.
Tax Forms
Tax forms for other States
provided by Louisiana State University library.
Indexing Sites
University of Michigan Documents Center
The Documents Center is a central reference and referral point for government information, whether local, state, federal, foreign or international. Its web pages are a reference and instructional tool for government, political science, statistical data, and news.
Government Information
Vanderbilt University Government Information web page
Excellent index/meta index for top government and non government related information
Fedworld
Access to thousands of US Government web sites, more than 1/2 million US Government documents, databases and other information products
International
Foreign Government Resources on the Web
Links to foreign governments, with background information, treaties, statistics, NGOs, etc.
United Nations System
Official website locator for the United Nations System of Organizations