Government Documents

The Anoka County Library has been a part of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1971. The FDLP partners with libraries nationwide to provide the American public with free and equal access to government information.

As a selective depository, the Library selects only a small percentage of all federal government documents produced. While the Library receives some items in tangible form, most are available digitally, accessible through the Library’s online catalog via electronic links. These items can be searched by title, subject, named author, or publishing government agency. If you need assistance in locating government documents, please ask at a service desk.

Federal agencies produce materials on a wide range of topics, in print and digitally. Many of the most commonly requested items can be found at Govinfo Opens a New Window. , which provides free access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government, or USA.gov Opens a New Window. , the U.S Government’s official portal, including links to every federal agency and to state, local, and tribal governments.

Some other popular online sites for accessing official federal government information are:

Ben’s Guide to U.S Government for Kids Opens a New Window. , a fun and educational introduction to how the U.S Government works, designed for students, parents, and teachers.

Healthfinder.gov Opens a New Window. , one of the best places to find government-related health and human services information on the Web, with more than 1500 health-related organizations represented.

NCHS Vital Records Opens a New Window. , for how to obtain vital records from every state, with detailed information on how to go about getting what you need.

U.S Census Bureau Opens a New Window. , census information on population and housing as well as the economy. There are also links to other servers which gather statistical information.

U.S Department of Veterans Affairs Opens a New Window. , information about prescription refills, veteran’s affairs forms, health care benefits, education resources, and more.

USAJobs Opens a New Window. , the U.S Government’s official website for listing civil service job opportunities with federal agencies.

Internal Revenue Service Opens a New Window. 

Social Security Online Opens a New Window. 

U.S Citizen and Immigration Service Opens a New Window. 

More links to government-related websites can be found on our Government and Legal Information Subject Guide.