Government Documents

Government Documents


Sims Memorial Library has been a selective depository for Louisiana state government publications since 1962, and for U.S. government publications since 1966. The Library houses several thousand books, periodicals, maps, compact disks, and videos published by state and federal agencies.

Topics covered by the collection include health care, government benefits, legislation, national parks, and many others. The collection is particularly strong in statistical information.

Federal documents issued from 1976 to the present and Louisiana documents issued from 1999 to the present can be found by searching the Library Catalog. A variety of print and electronic indexes are available in the Reference Room to assist in locating older publications.

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Contact Information

Hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM,M-F
Location: Sims, Rm. 133 Contact: Lori Smith,
Dept. Head
Phone: (985) 549-3966


Collection Locations | Services | Policies
Recommended Resources | Help and Information | Staff


Collection Locations


  • Printed Government Publications - Reference Room, 2nd Floor Serials Department, 3rd Floor Bound Serials Stacks, and 4th Floor Book Stacks
  • Microform Government Publications(including Census Microfilm) - 2nd Floor Serials Department
  • Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Microfiche - 2nd Floor Serials Department
  • Audiovisual and Electronic Government Publications - 2nd Floor Media Department


Services


  • Reference Assistance
    Documents staff are available in the Reference Department to assist the public in locating information within the Library and in online sources. Assistance may be requested in person, via phone, or by e-mailing the Department Head.
  • User Education
    The Head of the Government Documents Department is happy to speak to classes, groups, or individuals about government resources. Please contact her to make an appointment.


Policies




Recommended Government Resources




Subject Bibliographies




Help and Additional Information




Staff

Name Title Phone Room
Lori Smith Head of Government Documents 985-549-3966 Sims 133
Michael Webster Special Projects Librarian 985-549-3898 Sims 134
Kim Pinion Technical Processes Supervisor 985-549-5511 Sims 125


Questions or Comments
Linus A. Sims Memorial Library
1211 SGA Drive · SLU Box 10896 · Hammond, LA 70402
985-549-3860; after 4:30, weekends 985-549-2027
Federal Depository Library Louisiana State Depository


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