Core Collection
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Core Collection
The core print collection of the U.S. Embassy Reference Service and American Center Reference Service consists of scholarly reference materials about the United States as well as U.S. Government publications. Our government collections focus on reports and other documents by federal agencies, and federal Congressional documents. After each title, you will find the holding information at the U.S. Embassy Reference Service. Availability differs depending on the center. Please contact us for details.
(Last Updated: Nov. 22, 2011)
Executive Branch Publications
- U.S. Government Manual
Print: 1974-present
Microfiche: 1972-1981
Web: GPO Access (1995-present)
Database: HeinOnline (1935-present) - Budget of the United States Government
Print:1998-present
Web: GPO Access (1997-present) - Code of Federal Regulations
Print: Latest ed.
Web: GPO Access (1996-present)
Database: LexisNexis (1981-2003) - Federal Register
Print: None
Microfiche: 1/2/1980-12/31/1990
Web: GPO Access (1995-present)
Database: LexisNexis (7/1/1981-present), Factiva (9/1/1996-present) - Annual Defense Report
Print: 1992-2005
Microfiche: 1974-1981
Web: Department of Defense (1995-2005) - Annual Energy Review
Print: Latest ed.
Web: Energy Information Administration (1994-present) - Statistical Abstract of the United States
Print: 1961-present
Web: U.S. Census Bureau (1878-present) - Historical Statistics of the United States
Print: Latest ed.
Web: U.S. Census Bureau - Agricultural Statistics
Print: Latest ed.
Web: Department of Agriculture (1994-present) - Crime in the United States
Print: Latest ed.
Web: FBI (1995-present) - Digest of Education Statistics
Print: Latest ed.
Web: Department of Education (1995-present) - Economic Report of the President
Print: 1998-present
Microfiche: 1973-1980
Web: GPO Access (1995-present), FRASER (1947-present)
Database: HeinOnline (1947-2007) - Public Papers of the Presidents
Print: 1969-present
Microfiche: 1945-1969
Web: GPO Federal Digital System (1991-present), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (1981-1989), George Bush Presidential Library (1989-1993)
Database: LexisNexis (1979-present), HeinOnline (1929-2005)
Internet Resources - Public Papers of the Presidents
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- Foreign Relations of the United States
Print: 1901-1976
Web: Department of State (1945-1976), University of Wisconsin (1863-1960)
Database: HeinOnline (1861-1976) - American Foreign Policy and Treaty Index
Microfiche: 1993-1999 - Public Diplomacy Query (PDQ)
CD-ROM: 1988-1996 - United States Treaties and Other International Agreements
Print: 1950-1984
Database: HeinOnline (1950-1984)
* Slip publication Treaties and Other International Acts Series is also available (TIAS10727-12795). Treaties from 1789 to 1950 appear in Statutes at Large. - Treaties in Force
Print: Latest ed.
Web: Department of State (2011)
Database: HeinOnline (1929-2009)
Internet Resources - Treaties and Agreements
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Internet Resources - Government Information
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Legislative Branch Publications
- CIS Microfiche Library (Comprehensive archival microfiche collection including all House and Senate documents and reports, Congressional committee hearings and prints, and Senate executive reports and treaty documents)
Microfiche: 1975-2011
* Click here for CIS Microfiche holdings at each library.
* Committee hearings are available on Federal News Service and CQ.com. CQ.com also provides bill tracking and committee coverage. - Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774-2005
Print: Latest ed.
Web: GPO Access - Official Congressional Directory
Print: 1983-present
Web: GPO Access (1997-present)
Database: HeinOnline (1887-present) - Congressional Record
Print: None
Microfiche: 7/1/1982-10/9/1992
Web: GPO Access (1994-present), Thomas (1989-present)
Database: LexisNexis (1/3/1985-present), Factiva (1/4/2007-present), HeinOnline (1873-2006)
* The following predecessor titles are also available from HeinOnline.
Annals of the Congress of the United States (1789-1824)
Register of Debates in Congress (1825-1837)
Congressional Globe (1833-1873) - Congressional Quarterly Almanac
Print: 1962-present - United States Code
Print: Latest ed.
Web: GPO Access (1994-present) - United States Statutes at Large
Print: None
Web: GPO Access (2003-present)
Database: LexisNexis (1789-present)
* Bills and public laws are searchable at Thomas. - U.S. Code Congressional and Administrative News
Print: 1968-present
Internet Resources - Legislative Information
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- Congressional Research Service Reports
Print: The past several years on selected subjects
Newly Arrived CRS Reports
Microfiche: 1992-2008 (Major Studies & Issue Briefs)
Database: CQ.com (1993-present)
Internet Resources - CRS Reports
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