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The Government Documents Department at Tulane University features a small collection of paper holdings and provides access to the internet versions of many documents through the library catalog. Paper versions available include:
For your convenience the Microforms/Newspaper Department features 2 microfilm/microfiche printers and scanners; 4 microfilm readers and 1 microfiche reader. Patrons can read and print microforms; scan documents to a CD-ROM or a flash drive; and send the file to their email account.
Microforms available include a large collection of Louisiana newspapers dating from the early 19th century; Tulane University newspapers from 1894; FBIS Reports arranged by region; over 4000 restored Latin American Library microfilms and British Parliamentary papers. Also available in microforms are domestic and foreign newspapers, including:
For a complete detailed listing of the exact holdings of all domestic and foreign newspapers housed in the Microforms/Newspapers Department of the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, please go to the Newspapers on Microfilm page.
These web sites provide access to important government information, and while in no way do they replace the vast number of government documents lost during Hurricane Katrina, they allow access to thousands of U.S., State and United Nations publications in electronic format. Please see the Government Documents collection in room 201 (Howard-Tilton) for access to current U.S. Government publications.
Federal publications and other information products are made available for free public use in Federal depository libraries throughout the United States. In addition to the publications, trained librarians are available to assist in their use.
FirstGov - Powerful search engine and ever-growing collection of topical and customer-focused links connects to millions of web pagesfrom the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world.
An index to the FBIS Daily Reports issued by the U.S. Government covering political, economic, scientific, and cultural issues and events throughout the world. Translations of broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals, and government statements from nations around the world
Lexis Nexis Congressional - Full text of proposed legislation and its status in the legislative process, thefull text of recently signed laws, and legislative histories. It also provides information on current members of Congress, Congressional committees, andissues before the Congress. Full Text facsimile of all House and Senate reports and documents from 1789 to 1969.
Search by keyword, title, author, agency or bibliographic data for government periodicals from 1988-present. Retrieve bibliographic information about a journal title indexed in LexisNexis Government Periodicals Index.
Lexis Nexis Statistical Universe - Search summaries of statistical publications for comprehensive overviews of documents. Find answers by searching a collection growing by 30,000 statistical tables annually.
The MarciveWeb DOCS database provides a searchable database of federal government documents collected in our library as well as those at depository libraries throughout the United States.
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.
NeighborhoodScout® compiles information from many government sources into a searchable neighborhood search tool for all the U.S. Faculty and students can select criteria and instantly map demographic and lifestyle information, house values, home appreciation rates, real estate information, crime rates, school ratings, and even reveal neighborhoods that best match any other chosen neighborhood. This password-protected service is provided free of charge to Tulane University faculty and students. Please visit the Reference Desk for the username and password.
The Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States contains material that was compiled and published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration. It includes volumes covering the administrations of Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
STAT-USA, gathers timely business and economic information from over 50 Federal Agencies to distribute from this central online source. Its GLOBUS & NTDB subset features current and historical trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities, country analysis, and a trade library.
AccessUN, an indexing and abstracting service listing recent (1990-) United Nations publications. This database is available to users on the campus network. Now many full text UN documents are avaialble through this database.
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents is published every Monday and is the official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
For questions specifically related to government documents and microforms please contact:
Jeannette Hunter
Microforms & Newspapers
hunter@tulane.edu
(504) 865-5683
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