The University of Guam Library has been a Selective Depository for the United States
Government Printing Office (GPO) since 1978. Government publications are any information
generated by a government agency, issued in paper, microfiche, CD-ROM and on the Internet.
The library provides for public access to the resources in its government documents
collection. Materials do not circulate and may be used in the library only.
FDLP Basic Collection
These titles are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know
about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government. This list is
subject to change.
American Factfinder American FactFinder is a source for population, economic, housing, and geographic
information and data about the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Ben's Guide is a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), designed to inform
students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications
and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program.
Budget of the United States Government The Budget contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's
budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued
throughout the fiscal year.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The CFDA lists all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including
the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories
(and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private
profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications The CGP is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records
for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are
available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general
key word, or use Advanced Search for more options.
Code of Federal Regulations This is the annual edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal
Register by departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Congressional Directory The official directory of the United States Congress that includes members of the
Senate and House, committee members, room and telephone numbers, and officials of
the courts.
Congressional Record (daily) The Congressional Record is the daily official record of the proceedings and debates
of the United States Congress.
Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents The daily and weekly compilations of the Presidential documents are the official publication
of material released by the White House Press Secretary.
Economic Indicators Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee,
Economic Indicators provide economic information on GDP, income, employment, production,
business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, and more.
Economic Report of the President An annual report which gives an overview of the nation’s economic progress using text
and extensive data appendices.
FDsys An online database that gives free access to official publications from all three
branches of the United States Government.
Federal Register (daily) The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal agencies
and organizations along with executive orders.
Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a resource for occupational and career information,
providing profiles on a majority of jobs in the United States. Profiles describe the
work environment, education and training needed, ten year outlook, and median pay
for workers.
United States Statutes at Large The United States Statutes at Large containing the permanent laws – public and private
– that were enacted during each session of Congress.