 The Government Publications collection
consists of publications produced by both the federal government and the state of Rhode
Island. Although the University of Rhode Island is a selective depository for U.S.
government documents, our collection of federal documents is the largest in the state of
Rhode Island. Our Rhode Island State Publications collection is one of three
permanent depositories in the state. Government publications are available for use by the public as well as the
academic community. Some government publications may be borrowed.
Office information
The Government Publications Unit is located on the first
floor of the University Library in Kingston, across from the Reference Desk.
The Government Publications office can be reached at (401)
874-2606 or (401) 874-4610.
Collections
The holdings of the Government Publications Unit consist of
the following types of materials:
United States government documents
This collection includes documents produced by the Congress (hearings, reports, debates),
the judiciary, and all departments, agencies, and bureaus of the executive branch of
government.
Rhode Island state documents
This collection of documents, produced by various divisions of government within
the state of Rhode Island, includes Rhode Island General Assembly bills, laws, state
supreme court decisions, and reports of state departments.
Technical reports
Technical reports cover a great variety of subjects on the results of research
conducted by government agencies or by U.S. corporations and universities under government
funding. The University Library has a large technical report collection, and reports not
held by the Library can be ordered upon request.
Maps
This collection consists of topographic maps of the New England states and
aeronautical and hydrographic charts of the United States and the world. Nautical charts
for the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico are housed at the Pell Marine Science Library.
Orientation
Individuals or groups interested in further information on the
use of government publications are requested to telephone the office.
How to find government
publications and information
Guides to finding government publications and other government
information and a list of government resources available on the Internet are available on
the University Libraries website and near the Government Publications office.
Contact information
The Head of Government Publications is Deborah Mongeau.
Deborah can be reached by e-mail at dmongeau@uri.edu
or by telephone at (401) 874-4610. |
