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Government Documents

• Government publications are available on a wide variety of topics. Applications can be produced by state, federal or international agencies. Traditionally, publications have been produced in paper, microform, and CD-ROM. Many publications are now being made available on the Internet

1. Use the Monthly Catalog enter relevant subject and limit the search by the location of Reference.
2. Go to the Government Documents and Maps Department on the 3rd floor and ask a librarian for assistance.
3. Once relevant documents have been found, copy the record and paste into the windows below.

• Is the information relevant to your topic?
  Is the information comprehensive enough?
  Does the information express a particular point of view?
  Is the information directed toward a general audience?
  Is the information directed toward a specialized audience?
  
• Is the information timely?
  Is the information current enough for your project?
  
• Is the information reliable?
  Is the author/agency of the information given?
  Are the credentials of the author/agency of the information given?
  Did the information come from an "authoritative source?
  
•  Is the information complete?
  Does the information source extensively cover your topic?
  
• Is the information accurate
  Is the information is presented as fact?
  Is the information biased?