The Gould Law Library is a Federal Depository and collects official government information in print and electronically through Govinfo. GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
Over the past three decades, the government has been moving toward a Digital Federal Depository Library Program reducing the tangible distribution to Federal Depository Libraries (FDLs). A digital FDLP connects the public with the Government information they need and recognizes the importance of the existing tangible collection. The change is in how the government delivers the program, not overall changes in what the program delivers. The goals of the FDLP, supporting permanent public access, and keeping America Informed remain the same. They are using technology to improve access to collections and services. The digital transition opens up new opportunities to help communities find and use Government information.
The purpose of this guide is to outline the information published digitally by the various agencies and the three branches of the United States Government. These federal documents contain information on careers, business opportunities, health and nutrition, laws and regulations, statistical data, demographics, consumer information, and numerous other subjects. It is designed to help you locate these resources and use them for your research.
