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U.S. Federal  Documents
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
U.S. Government Publications (Depository) 1956-1980 Microprint 9 By Year Then by Monthly Catalog Number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
U.S. Government Publications (Readex) 1981, 1982-83(gap), 1984-1990 Microfiche A622 (readex) By Year Then by Monthly Catalog Number , CIS Accession number and Sudoc number Monthly Catalog Paper index: (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
Government Documents Catalog, (GDCS)                                                 web index: http://www.auto-graphics.com/cgipac/mmx/suns/Access
CIS Index and Abstracts                                                    paper index: REF/DOC KF49.C623                                          web index: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp
 U.S. Government Publications (Depository)  1991-1998 Microfiche A622 (readex) By Sudoc Number see above
U.S. Government Microfiche Publications (Depository) 1976- Fiche Cabinet in Microform area under 'GPO Microfiche' By Sudoc Number  Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)  
Government Documents Catalog on GDCS on CD-ROM and web.  CD-ROM REF. DESK  web: http://www.auto-graphics.com/cgipac/mmx/suns/Access
U.S. Government Publications (Non-Depository) 1953-1980 Microprint 10 By Year Then by Monthly Catalog Number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
U.S. Government Publications (Non-Depository) 1981-1985 Microfiche A623 By Year Then by Monthly Catalog Number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
  CONGRESSIONAL BILLS
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
BILLS 96th Congress - 106th                                                                         1979 - full text. All bills on fiche                                       1979-2000                          Microfiche A736 by Congress, then by House or Senate, then by Fiche Number Must know Bill number (H.R. or S. Number)  Listed by Bill Number to find the fiche number. Use Cumulative finding aid - House and Senate Bills.  (REF/DOC JK1001.F5) (1979, 1984-1998), microfiche #A717 (1981-82)
107th Congress- 2001- on web   http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/access002.html
 88th Congress-101 Congress 1964-1990 (Summaries Only) In Digest of Public General Bills, (DOC J52. A3) By Congress, in Bill number order. Must know Bill number, or, if you don't, use Digest's subject index, short title index or sponsor index.
 88th Congress- 1963- Summaries Only In CCH Congressional Index (REF/DOC J 69. C6) By Congress, in numerical order under headings " Senate Bills" or "House Bills" or  in table "Enactments by Public Law Number, which provides Bill number, short title of Public law and date of passage. Must know Bill number, or Public Law number
 83th Congress 1954 - Summaries Only Congressional Quarterly Almanac (REF/DOC JK1. C66) Magazine format, often provides summary of a Bill's progress from introduction to passage as Public Law Subject index in volume provides name of act (Also Public Law Histories in an appendix arr. By Public Law Number)
79th - 87th Congress 1945-1961 Summaries Only Microprint 17, Congressional Quarterly Almanac same as above same as above, (1877 - scattered indexes)
43rd Congress Dec. 1873, Summaries, debates. Incomplete holdings Congressional Record (DOC J 11. R5)(Also some vols. On Microfilm A174 and Microfiche A596) By Congress in numerical order in "History of Bills and Resolutions" section Bill no. can be found in C.R. subject index located near last part of each volume no. 1983: Federal index (DOC/REF JK1. F42 1977-1994)
CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
84th Congress (1956-), 96th Congress (1980), (paper) 1956-1980 Microprint 9 By Monthly Catalog year and number, see (1) or (2) (1)  CIS Index 1970-(DOC/REF KF49. C623)                         (2) Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18 (1915)  Congressional Masterfile CD ROM (REF/DESK)                                                                                                                        (3) CIS U.S. Congressional Committee Hearings Index (1833-1969) (REF/DOC KF40. C56 1981)                                                                                        (4) Cumulative Index of Congressional Committee Hearings. (1935-1968) (DOC/REF KF40. U462 1973) Shelflist of Congressional Committee Hearings DOC/REF KF40. U49 & 45                                                                                      (5) Index of Congressional Hearings Prior to 1935 (REF/DOC KF40. U46 1969)                                                       (6) Supplement to the Index of Congressional Committee Hearings (prior to 1935) (REF/DOC KF40. U46 1973)
97th Congress (1981), 98th Congress, (1983-1990) 1991-                LIBRARY KEEPS LATEST FIVE YEARS ON PAPER 1981, 1983-1990, 1991 Microfiche A622  (Paper Hearings arranged by Sudoc#, in the beginning of GOV/DOC shelved by the documents office) By Monthly Catalog year and number, see (1) or (2), By sudoc number
74th-84th Congress 1935-1956 Microfiche A32 (Senate Hearings in drawers 2-6; House Hearings in drawers 9-14) By Congress number, then by Senate library volume number.  Then Number 1,2,3 or 4 printed on fiche tab number, cumulative index, see (1), (2), (3), (4)
41st-73rd Congress 1869-1934 Microfiche A32 (Senate Hearings in drawers 1-2; House Hearings in drawers 7-9) By Senate library volume number (irrespective of Congress), see (1), (2), (3), (5) see above, previous page
(39th) - 73rd Congress Senate: 1868-1934  House: 1865-1933  Joint: 1867-1922 (Supplement Collection) Microfiche A32 (in drawers 14-15) By alphanumeric code; House and Senate are separated, then alphabetically abbr.. By committee name, then congressional no., then a letter placing item in alphabetical sequence within given Congress. See(1), (6)
23rd-72nd Congress 1833-1934 Microfiche A32 (Drawer 16) By Congress number; Session; Senate Report; Document; House Report, Document, finally by volume number. See (1) or (6)
REPORTS (HOUSE AND SENATE)
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
Congress - Executive Reports 1979- On Microfiche  House: Microfiche A461                    Senate: Microfiche A463 By House or Senate, Congress number, report number CIS Index (DOC/REF KF49. C673) Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18); Congressional Record: History of Bills and Resolutions section (DOC/LAW J11.R5)
104th Cong. 1995- web: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aaces002.html
91st Congress, 1971- 1971- CIS Microfiche Lib.(Microfiche A111) By CIS entry number CIS Index (REF/DOC KF49. C623) Use index of document numbers or its subject index.  Monthly Catalog (REF/DOC Z1223. A18)
84th-96th Congress 1956-1990 Readex Microprint 9 By Monthly Catalog year and number
97th-99th Congress 1981-1984 Microfiche A622 By Monthly Catalog year and number Monthly Catalog (REF/DOC Z1223. A18)
100th Congress- 1991- Microfiche A622 By sudoc number
65th-91st Congress 1917-1969 (Serial Set Vols. 7246- 12,880) CIS U.S. Serial Set on Microfiche, on Microfiche A 141 By Serial Set volume number, and document number. CIS U.S. Serial Set Index, 1789-1969 (REF/DOC J74.C6) or Document Catalog 1893-1940 (Doc/ Ref Z1223. A13 or Monthly Catalog, 1941 to find Congress number and session.  Then refer to Numerical Lists and Schedule of Volumes of the Reports (REF/DOC Z1223.A15)  Document number given under appropriate sesion will lead to Serial Set volume number.
31st Congress 1850- (Incomplete) U.S. Serial Set (DOC J11. A32) By Serial Set volume number (serial set vol. No. is on the top of spine) then by report no. Same as preceding, with the additional option of using the CIS Index (DOC/REF KF49. C623) instead of the Monthly Catalog for reports issued from 1970 on.
15th -64th Congress 1817-1917 (Serial Set Vols. 1-7245) U.S. Serial Set on Microprint 8 By Serial Set volume number CIS U.S. Serial Set Index, 1789-1969 (REF/DOC J74.C6) or Document Catalog 1893-1940 (REF/DOC Z1223. A13)
1st-25th Congress 1789-1838 American State Papers (Main x J33) 38 volumes arranged in 10 classes (Such as foreign Relations, Indian Affairs, etc.) Each document numbered consecutively within the volumes. Index in back of each volume CIS U.S. Serial Set Index, Pt. 1, (American State Papers volumes) Use subject index volume to get Congress number , then use numerical finding list volume to get American State Papers volume and Documents number.
COMMITTEE PRINTS
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
COMMITTEE PRINTS  1970- (paper) 1970 - Full text, (incomplete holdings, 1970-) On shelves before Hearings, located near entrance to Gov. Docs.  by Sudoc Number CIS index, (REF/DOC KF49.C623)
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp
1970- 1970- full text, complete holdings Microfiche A111 (CIS Microfiche) By CIS entry number CIS index (REF/DOC KF49. C623)
1953-1980 Incomplete (only those that appear in Monthly Catalog) Microprint 10 (Non-Depository) By Monthly Catalog number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
1981, 1982-1983(incomplete), 1984-1985 see above Microfiche A623 (Non-Depository) see above
1930s- 1969 None, but may use the Index to obtain bibliographic data necessary for I.L.L. --------------------------- ---------------------------'-> CIS Congressional Committee Prints Index from the earliest publications through 1969. (DOC/REF J74. C66) (Note: does not give Monthly Catalog number)
CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS (HOUSE AND SENATE)
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
DOCUMENTS (HOUSE AND SENATE)  96th Congress- 1979-, Full text, all documents on Microfiche House: Microfiche A460                           Senate: Microfiche A462 by Congress, then by House or Senate, then by Document Number (H Doc or S Doc) CIS Index (DOC/REF KF49. C623) Use index of document numbers or its subject index
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp
91st -95th Congress 1970-1977 Full text on Microfiche CIS Microfiche Library on Microfiche A111 By Year, H or S designation, with CIS entry number CIS index DOC/REF KF49.C623
84th Congress - 96th Congress (1956-1980),                                               Those that appear as (Depository) items in Monthly Catalog Microprint 9 By Monthly Catalog number Monthly Catalog DOC/REF Z1223. A18
97th Congress (1981-1990) see above  Microfiche A622 see above Monthly Catalog DOC/REF Z1223.A18
65th-91st Congress (1917-1969) 1917-1969, Serial Set, volumes 7246-12, 880 CIS U.S. Serial Set on Microfiche, on Microfiche A 141 By Serial Set volume number CIS U.S. Serial Set Index (REF/DOC J74. C6)
31st Congress 1850-, Incomplete U.S. Serial Set (DOC J11. A32) By Serial Set volume number. Documents arranged within volume in consecutive order. CIS. U.S. Serial Set Index (REF/DOC J74. C6) Its finding lists cover 1789-1969 or use Monthly Catalog or CIS Index to find Congress number and session.  Then refer to the Numerical List and Schedule of Volumes of the Reports and Documents… (REF/DOC Z1223.A15) Document number listed under appropriate session will provide Serial Set volume number
15th -64th Congress 1817-1917, Serial Set Volumes 1-7245 U.S. Serial Set, Microprint 8 By Serial Set volume number CIS U.S. Serial Set Index (REF/DOC J74. C6;  or Checklist of U.S. Public Documents 1789-1909, (DOC/REF Z1223.A113 or Document Catalog, 1893-1940 (DOC/REF Z1223. A13)
1st-25th Congress 1789-1838 American State Papers (Main x J33) ((unsure of holdings)) 38 volumes arranged in 10 classes (Such as foreign Relations, Indian Affairs, etc.) Each document numbered consecutively within the volumes. Index in back of each volume CIS U.S. Serial Set Index, Pt. 1, (American State Papers volumes) Use subject index volume to get to finding list volume.
PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
Presidential Documents  (1936-1975) Proclamations and executive orders Microfilm A177 Chronological. Presidential documents are printed at the beginning of each issue. Federal Register Index (1969-) (REF/DOC KF70. A2) (Microfilm A177).  Section on Presidential documents is found alphabetically under letter P.
 1986-  Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations (DOC KF70.A34 C58) Includes proclamations, executive orders, etc. Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations (DOC KF70. A34 C58) Cumulative volumes of Title 3 are shelved before current CFR issues. In three chapters: Proclamations, Executive Orders and other presidential Documents.  First two chapters arranged chronologically and each document is numbered sequentially.  Last chapter arranged in broad categories by type of document. Table and Index at back of CFR, Title 3 or Any other source that would give a date or number for a particular document.
August 1965-2000 Includes transcriptions of news conferences, messages to Congress, public speeches  and statements, executive orders, bill signings, appointments and nominations, and reports to the President Weekly Compilation of Presidential Proclamations (Doc J80. A284) Chronological Semi-annual and quarterly indexes kept in DOC/REF J80. A284 (Indexes in each isue also.)  or any other source that would give a date for a particular presidential document. web: http//www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html#pd
1965- Proclamations and executive orders (selected) U.S. Code Congressional and Adminstrative News (DOC/LAW KF5401. A3 U56 In last volume of each session; chronological; numbered. index at end of each volume.
April 13, 1945-January 20, 1989   Codification of Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders   web:  http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/codific/cod_chps.html
1789-1979   See finding aids 38 volumes arranged in 10 classes (Such as foreign Relations, Indian Affairs, etc.) Each document numbered consecutively within the volumes. Index in back of each volume. CIS U.S. Serial Set Index pt. 1, American State Papers volumes (DOC/REF J74. C6)  Use subject index under "Presidential Message", "Proclaim", "State of the Union Address or Veto." Public Papers of Presidents Main J80. A283, J81. C66, J80. B961, American State Papers (main xJ33) Then use finding list volume to get American State Papers volume and document number.
  CODIFIED LAWS AND STATUTES
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
LAWS (CODIFIED)                                                     1964- U.S. Code (DOC KF62.1982.A2) In 50 titles, such as Agriculture, Bankruptcy, Copyrights, Labor, Money, etc. General index shelved after the U.S. code.  Popular Names and Tables (REF/DESK) KF 80.55) volumes. 
(Not official)  CODIFIED LAWS U.S. Code (DOC KF5401.A3 U5 (Note U.S.C.A. Pocket parts) In 50 titles, like U.S. Code General index shelved with U.S. Code Annotated.
(Public Laws) 38th Cong. 1864, 40th Cong. 1867, 43rd Xong. 1873/4 - 105th Cong. 1988 ( bound volumes) 1864, 1867, 1873/4, 1988- (slip laws are in boxes) Statutes at Large (DOC KF50. A111) By Congress and Session (Chronologically) Subject index at end of each volume. Congressional Masterfile CD ROM 1970-2000 web: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp.  CIS Index (KF 49.C673) 1970-  web:  http://web.lexis-nexis.com/congcomp
84th Congress (1956-1980) 1956-1980 Microprint 9 By Monthly Catalog year and number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223. A18)
97th Congress (1981) 1981- Microfiche A622 By Monthly Catalog year and number Monthly Catalog (DOC/REF Z1223. A18)
84th Congress 1965 (Public Laws Only) U.S. Code Congressional and Adminstrative News (DOC/LAW KF5401. A3 U56 By Congress and Session (and P.L, no. from 1980- (96th Congress 2d Session) is indicated on spine of each volume). Index after each session. Alphabetical list of laws at beginning of each volume.
1st-46th Congress 1789- 1881 Statutes at Large  Microfiche A30 By Congress and Session (Chronologically) Subject index at end of each volume on fiche.  NOTE: In addition to the finding aids listed above.  Shepards's Acts and Cases by Popular Names (DOC/REF KF80.S5) can be used to obtain references to the various compilations of the laws cited above.
New York State Documents
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
New York State Documents 1973-1982 Microfilm A427 By Vol., No., Reel no., Item Checklist of Official Publications of N.Y. State, (REF/DOC Z1223.5.N57 N55)                                              New York State Periodical Index 1987, 1989, 1991                                                                       Dictionary Catalog of the Official… (DOC/REF J87.N7 D5) 1973-83                                                          Serial Supplement (DOC/REF J 87.N7 D52 1979-1986)                                                                Official Publications …Guide to the Microfilm Collection 1974-1982 (DOC/REF J87.N7 K76 1984)                                                                         Subject Index to New York State  (DOC/REF Z1223.5.N57 S9) 1980-
New York State Documents 1983-1994 Microfiche A627 (opposite viewing room next to GPO Microfiche) N.Y.S. Class Number Checklist of Official Publications of N.Y. State, (DOC/REF Z1223.5.N57 N55)                                             
1995- on the web web:http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/citizens.htm
United Nations Documents
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
United Nations Documents 1946-1981 Microprint 13 U.N. Class Number UNDEX 1950-1978 (DOC/REF JX 1977.A2, UNDOC 1979-1993 (DOC/REF JX 1977.A212)
United Nations Documents 1982- Microfiche A487 U.N. Class Number UNDOC 1979- (DOC/REF JX 1977. A212)  web: http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/datab.htm
  American Statistics Index (ASI) Documents
Type of Publication Holdings Location Arrangement Finding Aids
ASI Documents 1978- Non-Depository Microfiche A221 By Year and ASI number ASI (DOC/REF HA214.A48) 1974- 
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv
1962* - 1980- Non-Depository Microprint 10  By Monthly Catalog Year and number If ASI accession number is not found in Microfiche A221, look in Monthly Catalog and find your documents by Monthly Catalog number and year (DOC/REF Z1223.A18)
1981, 1982-1983 (gap), 1984-1985 Non-Depository Microfiche A623 By Monthly Catalog Year and number Look in ASI index and abstracts.  Find accession number.  If it is a Depository Item, there will be a black dot in the abstract volume.  The depository items are not included in Microfiche A221. ASI (if entry in ASI does not include Monthly Catalog Number, use Monthly Catalog DOC/REF Z1223. A18).  Depository items will not be available in Microfiche A221.
         

      Prepared by: Nathan Baum, Mary McCallum

Revised by: Jyoti Pandit (2003)

Computer Output: Caitlin, Graduate Asstt.