LibGuides: Government Information: Multidisciplinary Resources

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American State Papers, 1789-1838 This link opens in a new window Subjects: History | General, Multidisciplinary | Political Science Funded by ISU Libraries
Archive of Americana This link opens in a new window "The digital Archive of Americana is a family of comprehensive historical collections that allows researchers to discover and explore the United States in unprecedented depth and detail. The unique primary source materials offer opportunities for students and scholars to make original discoveries and new findings on nearly every aspect of the United States over nearly three centuries." Searches both the American State Papers, 1789–1838 and the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817–1994 with a single search. Available to ISU affiliates only.
CQ Magazine This link opens in a new window Available to ISU affiliates only.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window Available to ISU affiliates only.
Govinfo This link opens in a new window Govinfo is digital repository of authentic government information from all three branches of the United States government and as of December 2018 replaces FDSys. It includes Legislative, Executive, and Judicial content: Bills and Statutes, congressional committee materials, and proceedings of Congress Presidential and regulatory materials Opinions from more than 100 U.S. courts Digitized historical content- oldest dates back to 1793 High-profile publications- 9-11 Report, Post JFK Assassination Audio, Warren Commission Report and Hearings, Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, Nixon’s Watergate Grand Jury Testimony, and landmark legislation: Civil Rights Act and Obamacare
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window Primarily a legal database, but includes Congressional and Legislative material
ProQuest Congressional This link opens in a new window Subjects: History, Government ,Political Science, Congress Funded by ISU Libraries
U.S. Documents Masterfile This link opens in a new window Subjects: Math, History, American Studies, Government, Political Science, Geoscience Funded by ISU Libraries
U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 This link opens in a new window Subjects: History, Government, Political Science, Spanish, Maps, GIS Funded by ISU Libraries
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Maps This link opens in a new window Subjects: History, Government, Political Science, Maps & GIS Funded by ISU Libraries

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)
“The 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 options.” Full coverage begins with 1976. Older records are available as they are added. Continues and includes the Monthly Catalog online. For best results, choose “Advanced Search” to begin your guided search.
Idaho Digital Resources
The Idaho Digital Resources project is intended to capture and provide a central repository for state government public documents created in digital format from approximately 1990 to the present. Use Advanced Search at top of page for best results.
MetaLib
MetaLib is a federated search engine that searches multiple U.S. Federal government databases, retrieving reports, articles, and citations while providing direct links to selected resources available online
USA.gov
Official web portal the the United States government.