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Government Publications Collection

For more government information:

Government Publications Collections,
University of Iowa Libraries


Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
Users can find current and historical government documents, in print and online, through a variety of searches — with the option of locating the closest Federal depository library in possession of a requested document.

Government Documents: A Guide for Junior Fellows
Cornell University's Olin & Uris Libraries introduce readers to government documents, from local resources to international ones.

GPO Access
The U.S. Government Printing Office publishes official, Federal documents. Visitors can use all information without restriction, unless otherwise noted.

LexisNexis Congressional
(University of Iowa access only)
Through a variety of search options, users can find bills & laws, regulations, news, etc.

NAICS
NAICS (pronounced "nakes") is the North American Industry Classification System. This detailed, numerical catalog of industries replaces SIC codes.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search
The U.S. Department of Labor maintains this site of searchable SIC codes.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The site includes full-text, image, and bibliographic access to patents and trademarks. Important: before searching, users should read the policies section.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
This United Nations' body promotes intellectual property protection through means such as international laws and treaties.

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