Government Publications

The University of Minnesota Libraries provides access to government information both online and within library collections across campus.

Federal depository library of the year

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) names the Government Publications Library as the 2021 Federal Depository Library of the Year. It was selected for consistently striving to make government information more discoverable and accessible, its commitment to preservation, and for ensuring Minnesotans access to this information in their local and regional communities.

Read the full article at GPO

About the collection

We can assist university students, faculty, staff, and researchers as well as anyone from the public with government information research and questions.

The Government Publications collection contains United States federal documents as well as a comprehensive collection of publications from state departments, state extension services, and agricultural experiment stations.

Besides being a regional United States government depository, the Libraries also hold documents from Canada, the European Union, and the United Nations, as well as publications from other countries and international organizations.

Resources and topic guides

"Vote for the future" in red letters on a blue background with two stars

Voting and Civic Engagement

Find voting information and resources.

volumes of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set

U.S. government information

Guide to United States federal executive, legislative, judicial, and historical government information.

Minnesota and local government information

Guide to Minnesota state and local government, agencies, laws, reports, and more.

International government information

Guide to finding information from the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and more.

volumes of the Statistical Abstract of the United States

Government data and statistics

Guide to finding local, national, and international government data and statistics.

book with "Government Publications" stamp

Citing government documents

Guide to citing US and international government documents.

Minnesota Extension publications

Access historical Extension publications at the University Digital Conservancy.

Constitution Day 2024

Celebrate Constitution Day with government resources!

Attack on the U.S. capitol and impeachment

Compilation of documents and statements by government officials related to the riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 by supporters of Donald Trump.

Census 2020 FAQ

Provides answers to questions about the 2020 Census.

Regional depository information

Regional depository information for selectives

The resources on this page are intended to assist depository librarians in serving the public.

Contact reference staff

Government Reference Email

Email us your government information questions at govref@umn.edu. Consultations via phone, Zoom, Google Meet, or in-person also available by appointment.