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U.S. Government Documents

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FDLP LibGuides

The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) maintains a page of library guides (FDLP Resource Guides) arranged under twenty subject headings. Some of those guides are reproduced here under the same headings, mainly for the use of Dartmouth liaison librarians. Other users are welcome to use these guides; everyone is encouraged to explore the complete list of guides:

  • FDLP Resource Guides
    These guides provide information about the Federal Government and the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). “Subject Guides” explore various topics concerning the Federal Government for the general public. “FDLP Information Guides” contain resources and guidance for Federal Depository Libraries about operations and services.

Structure of the U.S. Government

  • Structure of the U.S. Government
    This guide shows the structure of the U.S. Government, including the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

Branch of Government--Executive

  • U.S. Presidency
    This guide provides historical and contemporary information about the U.S. Presidency.
  • Federal Independent Establishments and Government Corporations (IECGs)
    There are several dozen IECGs, many of which may be familiar, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Election Commission (FEC), and the United States Social Security Administration (SSA). Others, including the United States International Development Finance Corporation, the United States Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), and the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), may be much less familiar.

Branch of Government--Executive--Executive Departments

  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview of the USDA, including its bureaus, highlighted publications, and featured online information.
  • U.S. Department of the Interior
    The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview of the DOI, including its bureaus, highlighted publications, and featured online information.
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview of the Treasury, including its bureaus, highlighted publications, and featured online information.
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview of the VA, including its administrations, highlighted publications, and featured online information.

Branch of Government--Legislative

  • U.S. Congress
    This guide highlights information by or about the legislative branch, including select publications available in GovInfo. In addition, some featured guides by Federal Depository Libraries show additional U.S. Government information about the U.S. Congress.
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