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Public Use Computers
The Alkek Library has two public use computers for any patron to use. These computers can be used to view, download, copy, and print government information. Public patrons may be charged a per page fee for printing or photocopying.
Please see the 2nd floor service desk if you have any technical issues with the computers.
Online Access to Government Information
If you would like assistance accessing online government information, please contact Ask A Librarian service. We are happy to assist you.
Government Databases/Websites - FREE and OPEN ACCESS
These online resources are available to the public for free and can be found with an Internet search.
- Catalog of U.S. Government Publications This link opens in a new windowIndex to the Catalog of United States Government Publications, including documents generated by the legislative and executive branches and other Federal Government agencies. Contains materials distributed to Federal Depository Libraries (such as Alkek Library). Coverage: 1976 to present
- Govinfo This link opens in a new windowProvides free online full text access to official Federal Government publications, including budget, congressional records, code of federal regulations, education reports and more.
- Congress.govThe official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.
- Congressional Research Service (CRS) ReportsResearch reports produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for the United States Congress
- data.census.govA centralized site to access demographic and economic data from the U.S Census Bureau.
- Library of CongressFind historical photos and prints, American history/culture, historic newspapers, U.S. legislative information, maps, sound recordings, video, and more. Useful for primary source research.
- National ArchivesSearch national records and images that help tell the stories of the United States and its people. Useful for primary source research.
TXST Databases - Licensed for Texas State University
Members of the community may use these databases while physically in the Library.
- Congressional Publications This link opens in a new windowContains full text of bills, resolutions, hearings, debates, and other legislative documents. Also contains Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, Serial Set 1789-present, and legislative histories.
- Serial Set Digital Collection This link opens in a new windowThe Serial Set includes reports and documents either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. It is a broken into parts (collections). Collection 1 begins in 1789 with the American State Papers and provides comprehensive, full-text access to Congressional and Executive branch documents and reports published in the U.S. Congressional Serial Set through 1969. Collection II provides coverage from 1970 to present. Collection II also contains Senate and Executive Documents and Reports 1817-1978.
- HathiTrust - U.S. Federal Document CollectionsFederal documents are a significant portion of the overall HathiTrust collection. The following searchable collections enable focused discovery of U.S. federal documents in HathiTrust:
* U.S. Federal Documents
* U.S. Congressional Serial Set
* Bureau of Indian Affairs publications
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publications
* Foreign Relations of the United States
* Statistical Abstract of the United States
* U.S. Civil Rights Commission