Government Publications Research Guide

Government Publications Research Guide Prepared by The  D. B. Weldon Library Research & Instructional Services
Table of Contents Glossary Canada: Federal Provincial All Provinces Ontario Municipalities Great Britain United States United Nations & Affiliated Organizations		Government Publications are a great source of information on any topic and offer a wide variety of primary resources. Issues discussed in the news (past and present) are often discussed by governments and debated by legislative bodies. Examples of frequently consulted government publications include the census (current and historical), debates, sessional papers and annual reports, statutes, commissions of inquiry, yearbooks, surveys and statistical handbooks, as well as political party materials. For the University of Western Ontario Libraries, Government Publications include any publication, regardless of physical form, bearing a national or international government imprint, or produced by or for a government or one of it's agencies. Commercial reprints of government publications are also included. Government publications can be located in the Library Catalogue. Government Publications can be searched for in several ways: By the Author of the document: e.g. Ontario Ministry of Education. By the Title of the document: e.g. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a Guide for Canadians. By Keywords found within the document: e.g. child* and united nations. Please note that Government Publications listed in the Library Catalogue actually represent a small proportion of what we actually own! There are various unique and special sets which may be appropriate to assist you in your studies. Make sure you ask for assistance.
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