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NO Remote Access
There are four databases you can search, all using the same search page or interface. Use advanced search to limit it to only one database.
- Congressional
This collection includes the full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, and the full text of public laws and other research materials.
- Congressional Hearings, 1824 - 1979
Both published and unpublished Hearings contain the full transcripts of proceedings, including all oral statements, committee questions, and discussion. They also contain texts of related reports, statistical analyses, correspondence, exhibits, and articles presented by witnesses or inserted into the record by committee members and staff.
- United States Serial Set
Considered one of the most important sources for the study of American history, politics and society, this collection of government publications begins in 1789 with the American State Papers and details Congressional business through 1969. It includes reports and documents either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials.
- United States Serial Set Maps
The more than 56,000 maps found in the collection, some of which represent the first geological, soil and population maps of many states and territories, are of paramount importance to historians, other social scientists, students and scholars.
CQ Researcher Plus Archive
Remote Access
(CLP Card)
(CLP Card)
CQ Researcher Plus Archive provides unbiased coverage of current issues, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist providing an overview, chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; pro/con viewpoints of opposing positions; and supporting data including bibliographies of key sources. The CQ Researcher archive includes more than 3,000 reports published between 1923 and 1990.
Global Issues in Context
Remote Access
(CLP Card)
(CLP Card)
Looking for high-quality information on current events and controversial issues? Global Issues in Context gathers together journal articles, news reports, and other sources of credible information on topics of worldwide interest. Explore all sides of society's most important issues with this full-text database. Great for students and concerned citizens alike!
NO Remote Access
Catalog of U. S. Government publications from 1976 to the present.
Although initially centered on New York City, you can input your zipcode to find out the racial makeup, income, home values (increase/decline), and education levels of any neighborhood. Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, based on samples from 2005 to 2009.
United States Serial Set & Congressional Papers (Proquest)
NO Remote Access
There are four databases you can search, all using the same search page or interface. Use advanced search to limit it to only one database. Includes Congressional publications, Congressional Hearings, United States Serial Set (1789-1969) and United States Serial Set Maps.
