FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY PROGRAM
Bringing Government Information to CMU and You
Welcome to the Government Documents Service,
Central Michigan University Library, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Federal Depository Library No. 0286
FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY PROGRAM
Bringing Government Information to CMU and You
Welcome to the Government Documents Service,
Central Michigan University Library, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Federal Depository Library No. 0286
Last modified: 23 August, 2008
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Location and Accessibility
The Government Documents Service is located in Charles V. Park Library, 300 East Preston Street, Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The government documents collection is arranged on the shelves according to the Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) classification system. Some documents are available only in microforms such as microcard, microfiche, microfilm. These can be read or copied on microform reader/printers. Federal publications are increasingly published only in electronic formats such as CD-ROMs or on the Internet. Federal CD-ROMs are located at the Reference Desk. Most government agencies have their own web sites, and many of the print, microfiche and CD-ROM titles are also published on the Web. Our online catalog, CENTRA, lists the government documents available in our library as well as links to web sites where they may be located.
Since January 1958, the collection is designated by the U.S. Congress as a selective depository, which means that we currently receive about 50% of all federal publications. The Ferris State University Library in Big Rapids is a selective depository also. Two Michigan regional depository libraries receive almost 100% of all government publications. They are the Detroit Public Library and the Library of Michigan in Lansing.
Access to the government documents collection is available during all hours the library is open. Free access to the collection is guaranteed by Title 44 of the United States Code and by Michigan Public Act No. 367 of 1976.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact Reference Services at (989) 774-3470 (TDD available). See also Services for Patrons with Disabilities.
Library Services
Reference assistance is available at the Reference Desk or by telephoning (989) 774-3470. Regular Reference Desk hours are as follows:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-MidnightFriday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Noon-Midnight
Hours vary during examination periods, holidays, university recesses and summer sessions. For current hours, call (989) 774-3294 or see Hours.
For specialized reference assistance, please contact David B. Shirley, Documents Librarian, 233 University Library, (989) 774-3414. Telefaxed requests may be sent to (989) 774-1350. Requests may also be sent to the Ask a Librarian page at the Library's home page.
The Documents Librarian is available for classroom instruction, special group instruction or tours. Requests for an instruction session and/or tour should be made at least one week in advance by calling (989) 774-3414 or (989) 774-3470.
The Documents Librarian is also available for research consultation sessions by appointment. Please call (989) 774-3414 or (989) 774-3470 for an appointment.
Instruction in the use of government documents is included in the one credit-hour course, ENG/LIB 197: Introduction to the Library, offered fall and spring semesters.
With the exception of reference materials, microformat materials, indexes, and periodicals, government documents may be checked out by any resident of the 4th Congressional District of Michigan. Documents may be checked out at the Book Checkout Desk for the normal loan periods. Government documents not in our collection are available through the Interlibrary Loan Office or by telephoning (989) 774-3022. You may also submit your request electronically if you have current CMU affiliation.
Contacts
(989) 774-3414 or Nancy.Durfee@cmich.edu
(989) 774-3414 or David.B.Shirley@cmich.edu
(989) 774-3787 or Judith.O'Dell@cmich.edu
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For comments or suggestions concerning this page, please contact:
David B. Shirley, Government Documents Librarian
URL of this page: http://www.lib.cmich.edu/govinfo.html
Government Documents Service
Central Michigan University Library
300 East Preston Street
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859-0001