Profile
Specific Federal Agencies
Below are some of the most relevant Federal agencies. (Here is a complete list.)
- Environmental Protection AgencyNote the topical Environmental Topics option.
- Department of EnergyIncludes the invaluable Energy Information Administration, with data and analysis on coal, nuclear energy, petroleum, etc.
- Department of the InteriorSubsets include U.S. Geological Survey (and their Energy Resources Program), National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. See list.
Databases of Federal Government Publications
- U.S. Federal Government Watchdog AgenciesThese agencies of the U.S. Federal Government, including the Congressional Research Service, are considered reliable, non-partisan research resources, especially for analyses of government programs and policies.
- GovInfoOfficial Government Publishing Office database provides access to hundreds of thousands of Federal Government documents, dating back to the 18th century.
- ProQuest Congressional This link opens in a new window
This is almost certainly the most comprehensive database of Congressional publications, some dating back as far as the late 1700's. Includes the complete texts of hearings and most other documents. An interesting sub-set of the database provides legislative histories. (Law Library subscription.)
Gateways to Statistics
- Data.govThis is the central location for finding data from the US Federal Government.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowProbably the single most useful published collection of statistical information on virtually all aspects of life in the United States. And it usually directs you to the originally-published sources of data for more in-depth coverage.
Earlier editions also are available online from the Census Bureau. Printed copies (1878-2011) are available in the library's Reference collection.
- Statista1 million statistics from over 18,000 sources (including both national and international data) ranging from agriculture to media & marketing and consumer & demographic data; also includes company dossiers and Industry Reports
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Contains references to tens of thousands of data sources from the U.S. Federal Government, U.S. state governments, international intergovernmental organizations, and private sector groups, such as trade and professional associations.