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American State Papers, 1789-1838 (Readex)
Legislative and executive documents of the United States government... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Census of Agriculture (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture)
Statistical data on agriculture in the United States... [more info]
Unrestricted
Congressional Masterfile 1 (CIS)
An index to the U.S. Serial Set. Includes citations to five major bodies of congressional publications... [more info]
Reference Desk
Congressional Research Service Reports (Lexis Nexis)
Nonpartisan and objective research and analysis on all public policy issues including:  American Law; Domestic Social Policy; Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade; Government and Finance; Knowledge Services; and Resources, Science and Industry. [more info]
Country Commercial Guides
Use: FedBizOpps (in STAT-USA)... [more info]
Country Studies/Area Handbooks (Library of Congress)
A continuing series of books containing studies of 100 countries... [more info]
Unrestricted
County and City Data Book (University of Virginia. Geospatial & Statistical Data Center)
Statistical database offering demographic, economic, and government information... [more info]
Internet
County Business Patterns (U.S. Census Bureau)
Economic data covering agricultural services, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation... [more info]
Unrestricted
CQ Press Electronic Library (CQ Press)
Searches CQ Weekly, CQ Researcher, and CQ Historic Documents, all in one... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Crime in the United States (U.S. Dept. of Justice)
Includes statistics on crime and criminal activities, crime prevention, police and law enforcement... [more info]
Internet
Current Issues Sourcefile (CIS)
Contains full text of documents on current issues by advocacy groups, professional and trade... [more info]
Reference Desk
Digital National Security Archive (Chadwyck-Healey)
This database is the most comprehensive collection available of significant primary documents central to U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945 ... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Economic Census (U.S. Census Bureau)
Statistical data on retail trade; wholesale trade; service industries; transportation, communications... [more info]
Internet
EIS: Digest of Environmental Impact Statements (CSA)
Abstracts of U.S. government environmental impact statements. Each entry includes... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (U.S. Government)
 EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. [more info]
Environmental Quality, Virginia Department of
Dedicated to protecting Virginia's environment. [more info]
Internet
Europa World Yearbook (Taylor and Francis)
Europa World provides the latest information covering political elections, country profiles, and industry statistics.... [more info]
Campus/Remote
FBIS Publications (Foreign Broadcast Information Service) (NTIS)
Full-text of the CIA's translated broadcast media reports from around the world ... [more info]
Government Documents CD Cabinet
FedBizOpps (General Services Administration)
FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement... [more info]
Campus/Remote
FedStats (Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy)
Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 U.S. government agencies ... [more info]
Internet
Government Periodicals Index (Lexis Nexis)
This resource will cease as of 7/1/2010. Provides access to the federal government's numerous magazines and newsletters with substantial research value. Subjects covered include business, agriculture, national security, the environment, nutrition, transportation and a wide range of other topics. [more info]
GPO Access (U.S. Government Printing Office)
Includes all published versions of Congressional Bills starting with 103rd Congress ... [more info]
Internet
GPO Monthly Catalog (OCLC)
A catalog of all types of U.S. government documents, including Congressional reports, hearings,... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information (U.S. Government)
[more info]
Internet
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). [more info]
Internet
LexisNexis Academic
This resource's interface will be updated in late December. To view the changes, please click here. Contains several full-text databases: current news, laws and legislation, business and company information and more... [more info]
Campus/Remote
LexisNexis Congressional Research
Searchable full text congressional publications and legislative research... [more info]
Internet
MarciveWeb DOCS (Marcive)
This resource will cease as of 3/1/2010.  . Index to U.S. Government publications from July 1976 to present... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Military & Government Collection (EBSCO)
Indexing, abstracts, and full text for periodicals, academic journals and news pertinent to all branches of the military.... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Monthly Catalog of Government Publications (U.S. Government Printing Office)
Catalog of print and electronic publications created by Federal agencies ... [more info]
Unrestricted
NASA Homepage (NASA)
NASA conducts research in the area of astronomy, astrophysics, climatology, planetology, and the environment. [more info]
NIST Reference on Constants, Units, and Uncertainties
Fundamental Physical Constraints, International System of Units (SI), and Uncertainty of Measurement Results [more info]
Internet
Online Statistical Atlas of Virginia (University of Virginia)
Over 60 graduated color maps and associated tables of Virginia, its counties... [more info]
Campus/Remote
PAIS International (CSA)
Indexes publications on all subjects that relate to contemporary public issues... [more info]
Campus/Remote
PAISArchive (CSA)
Indexes articles about global public policy and social issues from 1915 to 1976 ... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1740-1830 (Family Tree Maker)
Images of virtually every article on births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths... [more info]
Reference Desk
Science Accelerator
This search engine helps users find science information from ten key U.S. Department of Energy resources... [more info]
Internet
Science.gov (U.S. Government)
A gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies... [more info]
Unrestricted
Scitopia.org
Federated search portal for numerous science societies in the fields of chemistry, physics, and engineering. [more info]
STAT-USA (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)
An online service of recent international trade information... [more info]
Campus/Remote
Times Digital Archive (Gale)
Search every word of every page of The London Times, and view PDF facsimiles of either a specific article or a... [more info]
Campus/Remote
U.S. Census Bureau (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)
Provides official census data for the United States at the level of states, counties, cities, metropolitan areas... [more info]
Internet
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Digital Edition (Readex)
  An incomparably rich collection of primary source material on all aspects of American history originating from Congress and other federal agencies... [more info]
Campus/Remote
U.S. Foreign Affairs (DOSFAN) (U.S. Dept. of State)
Contains full-text of major materials published by the U.S. Department of State... [more info]
Campus/Remote
USPTO Web Patent Database (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)
A full text database of U.S. patents from 1976 to the present... [more info]
Unrestricted
Virginia Vital Records, 1600's-1800's (Family Tree Maker) (Brøderbund Software)
Contains images of the following six books: Virginia vital records, Virginia marriage records... [more info]
Reference Desk
World FactBook
An intelligence database prepared by the CIA... [more info]
Internet
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