Government Information About Government Information
- Statistics (population, housing, labor, health, education)
- Current laws and regulations
- Research (medical and other scientific studies)
- Current events (U.S. law-making, presidential speeches, and foreign policy)
- Environmental Information (EPA, U.S. Geological Survey)
- Consumer Information
- And more...
What is Government Information?
Government information includes all print and electronic publications issued by the federal or state government, as well as publications issued at government expense. The federal government issues over 50,000 publications annually, many of which are available only in electronic formats (CD-ROM or Internet).Why Use Government Information?
Government information often provides excellent current sources:Government Information at Lake Forest College Library
Donnelley and Lee Library at Lake Forest College is a 20% selective U.S. Federal Depository Library. This means the library receives approximately 20% of the documents the federal government publishes. The government information collection includes core materials concerning all branches of government, with a special focus on Congressional hearings and Census reports.All government information resources are available to the public during library hours. Much of the federal government information received by Donnelley and Lee Library may be located through the Library Catalog; many other government documents are available to the public online via GPO Access. For assistance locating government information, contact Rita Koller at (847)735-5065 or Carmen Ifkovits at (847)735-5063.