Find Print & Other Publications in the Library

What types of print and other tangible materials, formats, and media are available?

• Print and microform collections:
  • Books
  • Periodicals
  • Scientific and Technical Reports
  • Legal Publications
  • Maps
  • Posters
  • Kits
  • Pamphlets
• Media:
  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Audio and Video Cassettes
• Primary and Secondary Sources

Where are government documents located?

• U.S. Government Documents Collection (1st Floor near the Reference Desk) – These publications have SuDoc call numbers
• Main Stacks (Standard shelving areas on all floors) – These publications have Library of Congress (LC) call numbers
• Reference & Research Department Collection – 1st Floor
• Microforms – 1st Floor
• Louisiana Room – 3rd Floor

How do I search for government documents?

Search these catalogs to locate government publications at Dupré Library or online.

Does the government publish journal and magazine articles?

• Yes.

How do I search for print and online articles in periodicals published by federal government agencies?

• Use the Research Databases at Dupré Library (ULID and password required)
  • Search non-government databases:
    • Military and Government Collection
    • Nexis Uni (Legal; News)
    • Legal Source
    • Environment Complete
    • Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text
    • CQ Magazine (Government; Legislation; Politics & Elections)
    • CQ Researcher (Social & Political Issues/Topics)
    • Business Source Complete
    • America: History and Life
    • Academic Search Complete (General)
    • ABI/INFORM Complete (Business; Economics, etc.)
  • Here are a few examples of government periodicals and databases:
    • Agricola - Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (Database)
    • ERIC – Educational Resources Information Center (Database)
    • EPH Environmental Health Perspectives (Journal)
    • GPO MetaLib (General Database/Search Engine)
    • Journal Sources – Scientific and Technical Information – Dept. of Energy (Databases)
    • PubMed/MedLine (Database)
    • MedLine Plus – Health Information for Patients and Families – (Database)
    • Public Health Reports (Journal)
    • Public Health Reports (Journal) [ULID and password required]
    • Survey of Current Business (Journal)