Government Information at GRPL

AmDocs - Documents for the study of American History from the 15th through the 21st Centuries (Columbus Journal excerpts through President Bush"s speech to Congress on Sept. 20, 2001).

Butterworth #2 Landfill Site - Superfund Site: The Grand Rapids Public Library is an EPA Depository for documents related to this site. Available in Government Documents Storage.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - Reference 338.973 C28 2002. Lists over 1,400 assistance programs administered by 57 federal agencies. Also includes information on how to develop and write grant proposal and application procedures.

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications - A search and retrieval service that provides bibliographic records of US Government information products back to 1994 (paper, electronic, and online), many located in the Grand Rapids Public Library Federal Depository collection.

Census - C3.223:,C3.224:, C3.282:, C3.282/2: - Variety of years in paper (1790-2000) available in Govt. Doc. Storage and Reference Department. Statistics available online for 1990 and 2000.

Census - Basic STF3 1990 and 1980 census statistics are available for States, Counties, Cities, census tracts, and block groups through this Missouri State Census Data Center site. 1980 statistics are compared to the 1990 census information for some of the geographic areas.

Census - (Historical Decennial) Historical census reports from 1790 to 2000 including data on population, housing, and income.

Census - (NWMCOG) Population by County, Township, Village, and City for all Michigan subdivisions for 1940, 1950, and 1960 is available from the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments.

Census Data Browser (United States Historical) - Data presented here describe the people and economy of the US for each state and county from 1790 to 1960.

Census Fastfacts - Highlights from the Census Bureau"s sources of economic and demographic data for the US, states, counties, and congressional districts of the current Congress.

Census of Agriculture - A92.53/(1997 edition): Variety of years in paper in Government Documents Storage. Earlier years in C3.31/4. The 1997 and 1992 editions available online.

Census Tract Street Locator - Census Tract information for any street address in the country.

ChemCentral Site - Superfund Site: The Grand Rapids Public Library is an EPA Depository for documents related to this site. Available in Government Documents Storage.

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments - Quick index to names of foreign government officials.

Climatological Data - C55.214/48:Earlier information available in the Local History Department. No longer issued in paper. Available through this public Internet Web Site for a fee.

Climatological Data (Local) Online Document Library - C55.286/6-54: Current year available in Govt. Doc. Reference Area #1. Earlier years available in Local History Dept. Please contact staff for online access to Climatological Data (In Library Use Only).

Code of Federal Regulations - AE2.106/3:- Current edition in paper, Reference Department.

Codification of Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders - The Codification provides in one convenient reference source, proclamations and Executive orders with general applicability and continuing effect. It covers April 1945 through Jan. 1989 (Truman to Reagan).

Condition of Education - Reference 370.973 C753 2001. An indicator report summarizing the health of education, monitoring important developments, and showing trends in major aspects of education. NCES Publication #2000062.

Congressional Directory - Desk reference 328.73092 Un3 2003/2004. The official handbook of the US Congress including biographical sketches of legislators, committee assignments, congressional boards and commissions, departments and independent agencies, the judiciary, international organizations, diplomatic offices, and the press galleries. Earlier editions available back to 1885 (48th Congress) in Federal Documents Y4.P93/1:

Congressional Record - X1.1/A: - Current month in paper, Reference Department. Current year in paper, in Government Document Storage. 1989 through current year (101st Congress - ) available online. Years previous to 1989 available in Government Document Storage.

Consumer Expenditure Surveys - Government surveys that provide information on the buying habits of American consumers, including data on their expenditures, income, and consumer unit characteristics.

Consumer.gov - Your resource for consumer information from the federal government.

Correctional Populations in the United States - Reference 365.6 C817 1997. Presents data on the growing number of persons in the US under some form of correctional supervision. Statistics online available back to 1993, in paper available back to 1985 in Government Document Storage, J29.17:

County Business Patterns - C3.204/3: 1993 through 2001 editions available online.

County and City Data Book - Reference 317.3 Un3c. Earlier editions available in Government Document Storage C3.134/2: The 1988 and 1994 editions are available online.

CPI(Consumer Price Index) Detailed Report - L2.38/3: -Current month in paper, Reference Department. Earlier issues in paper (4 years plus current year), Government Document Storage.

Crime in Michigan: Uniform Crime Report - Desk Reference 364.021 M582u 1999. (1997-2002 statistics available online). Crime and arrest information for the state of Michigan by county, jurisdiction, crime type, and age, race and sex of arrestee. Copies back to 1978 are also available in Michigan Documents HV 6793.M5 A33.

Crime in the United States: Uniform Crime Report - Reference 364.973 Un3u 2000. (1995-2000 statistics available online). The uniform crime reports for federal, state, county, and cities in the United States. Copies for previous years back to 1930 also available in Government Document Storage J1.14/7:

Debate Topic (2003-2004) High School National (U of Kansas Site) - Resolved: That the United States federal government should establish an ocean policy substantially increasing protection of marine natural resources.

Demographic Profile for Grand Rapids and Lakeshore Areas - Desk Reference and Reference 338.9774 D396 2002. Seidman Business Services provides commonly requested demographic information for the West Michigan area: includes such data as population, income, employment, business activity, real estate and land development, education, and international trade.

Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board - LR1.8:Searching of the NLRB Decisions is available online back to V.300 (September 28, 1990- ). Paper editions back to V.1 (1935) are available in Federal Documents Storage.

Digest of Education Statistics - Reference 370.973 D569 2000. Provides a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from kindergarten through graduate school.

Economic Indicators - Y4.EC7:EC7:-Current issue in paper, Reference Department. Earlier issues in paper, Government Document Storage. Online access to all issues back to 1998.

Economic Report of the President - Reference 330.973 Ec742. Copies of this annual report from the President are available back to 1954 in Federal Documents Storage PR42.9:

Embassies and Diplomatic Missions (Foreign in US)

Employment and Earnings - L2.41/2: - Current month in paper, Reference Department. Earlier issues in paper (4 years plus current year), Government Document Storage.

Executive Orders - Presidential Executive Orders from 1949-2001 (Truman to Bush).

Federal Register - AE2.106: - The official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents. Current month in paper, Reference Dept. Current year in paper, Government Document Storage. Issues back to 1995 available online.

Federal School Code List - The unique codes assigned by the Department of Education to schools participating in the Title IV student aid programs. Students must use these codes to apply for financial aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

FirstGov - The US Government web site providing easy, one-stop access to all federal government online information resources and services.

Fuel Economy Guide - Reference 629.253 F952. Fuel economy estimates for Model Year 2003 vehicles from the US EPA.

Geographic Names Information System - Developed by the USGS, contains information about almost 2 million physical and cultural geographic features in the United States. The Federally recognized name of each feature described in the database is identified, and references are made to a feature"s location by State, county, and geographic coordinates.

Grand Rapids City Code - Reference 348.77456 G762. General ordinances of the City of Grand Rapids are also available online at this site.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Unites States Annotated - Reference 343.056 Un3h 2002. The HTSA provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.

HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) - FR1.63/54: Information from MICA (Mortgage Insurance Companies of America) available on CDROM back to 1997 in Government Document Storage.

Income in the United States - The US Median Household Income in 2002 was $42,409. The Michigan 3-year average (2002-2002) Median Household Income was $45,335. Read the full report at this website.

Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts - Names and addresses of key officers (including ambassadors) at Foreign Service posts.

Kids Count in Michigan Data Book - Reference 362.7 K541 2002. Earlier editions back to 1997 available in Michigan Document Storage HQ 792.M5M5.

Labor Market Information - Statistics and reports from the Michigan Office of Labor Market Information.

Lemon Law (Michigan) - A publication from the Michigan Attorney General"s Office on how to avoid getting stuck with a lemon automobile.

Library of Congress International Portals - Portals to the world from the U.S. Library of Congress provides selected links to the worldwide electronic resources covering media, laws, government, culture, business, associations, statistics, etc.

Life Tables - Reference 304.64 Un31. Life Expectancy Tables from the National Center for Health Statistics. Earlier editions available in Federal Documents HE20.6215:

MARE (Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange) - Desk Reference 362.734 M852. Children available for adoption - the website features all of the adoptees in the paper edition plus a wealth of information about adoption and related topics including links to other adoption-related sites.

Michigan Administrative Code - Reference R342.06 M582o. Contains all permanent administrative rules in effect for the State of Michigan.

Michigan Manual - Desk reference 328 M58 2001/2002. The State"s official manual including fundamental reference information about Michigan - its history, constitutional development, government organization, and institutions.

Michigan Register - Updates to permanent rules and emergency rules in the current edition of the Michigan Administrative Code.

Michigan.gov - The State of Michigan"s portal which organizes all state services and information by theme rather than state agency so that customers no longer need to know what agency provides a specific service.

Money Income in the United States - The US Median Household Income in 2002 was $42,409. The Michigan 3-year average (2000-2002) Median Household Income was $45,335. Read the full report on this website.

National Trade Data Bank(NTDB)Stat-USA - Online version is passworded. See staff for access.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Desk Reference 331.702 Oc1 2002/03. Employment and job information for today and the future. Check on the fastest growing careers, job search methods, and sources of career and financial aid information.

Patent Index - C21.5/2: - 1872 to most current edition available in Government Document Storage.

Patents: Official Gazette - C21.5: - Paper and microfilm, 1872-current year, Government Document Storage.

Per Capita Income - The per capita personal income in 2001 for the United States was $30,413, Michigan $29,629, Grand Rapids MSA $28,471, Kent County $30,328. More information available at this site

Plum Book (US Government Policy and Supporting Positions) - This publication, issued every four years just after the Presidential Election, contains data on over 7,000 Federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment. Also includes salary schedules.

Population (PopNet Global Information) - Population information for nations of the world.

Population Profile of the United States - C3.186:P23-205 (1999) Earlier editions in Government Document Storage.

Poverty in the United States - The US Poverty Rate in 2002 was 12.1%. The Michigan 3-year average (2000-2002) Poverty Rate was 10.3%. Read the full report at this web site.

PPI (Producer Price Index) Detailed Report - L2.61: Current month in paper, Reference Department. Earlier issues in paper (4 years plus current year), Government Document Storage.

Public Laws - AE2.111: 1st through 80th Congress (1948-49) available in Government Document Storage. 81st (1950-51) Congress through current Congress available in Reference 348.73 Un31. Online Database of the Laws enacted by Congress available for the 104th (1995-96) through the current 107th Congress.

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States - AE2.114: - Public Papers of Presidents Hoover to Clinton (Roosevelt not available) are in paper in Government Document Storage. Online editions available back to 1993.

Representatives (Michigan House) - Locate your State of Michigan House Representative at this site.

SCAO Forms - Desk Reference 347.05 M582s 2000. State Court Administrative Office approved forms including those in use for the Estates and Trusts, Probate Court, and Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics - Reference 364.973 So84 2000. Editions online available back to 1994. Earlier editions back to 1976 available in paper in Government Document Storage J29.9/6:

Statistical Abstract of the United States - C3.134: and C3.134/7: - Current edition in paper and CD-ROM, Reference Department. Earlier editions in paper and CD-ROM, Government Document Storage.

Survey of Current Business - C59.11: - This Bureau of Economic Analysis monthly journal is available online back to 1998. Earlier volumes are available in paper in Government Document Storage back to 1954.

Tax Forms - (Federal and State Tax Products)

Trademark Index - C21.5/3:- 1927 to most current edition available in Government Document Storage.

Trademarks: Official Gazette - C21.5/4: - Current 5 years in paper, Government Document Storage.

Traffic Crash Facts (Michigan) - Desk Reference 388.314 M582 1999. Statewide, county and community statistical traffic information on historical, age, alcohol, deer, crash, vehichle/driver, and occupant/person. Online statistics available from 1995 through 2001.

Union Members - L2.120/2-12. Basic statistical and wage information on Union members in the US. Current edition in Government Document Reference.

United Nations Statistical Yearbook - Reference 310 Un28 1999. Previous years available back to 1948 in Reference Storage R 310 Un1.

United States Code - Y1.2/5-2: - CD-ROM, Reference Department.

United States Government Manual - AE2.108/2: - Current edition in paper available in the Reference Department. Earlier editions back to 1953/54 available in Government Document Storage.Online editions available back to 1995-1996.

United States Reports - JU6.8: - 1950 to current year in paper, Reference Department. Earlier volumes in paper, Government Document Storage.

United States Statutes At Large (1789-1875) - The Library of Congress has an online searchable database of the US Statutes for the first 43 Congresses (1789-1875) at this site.

United States Statutes At Large - AE2.111: - 1950 to current year in paper, Reference Department. Earlier volumes in paper, Government Document Storage.

U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook - Reference 338.4 Un4 2000. This joint effort of the Department of Commerce and the McGraw-Hill Companies chronicles the performance of industry in our economy and povides insight into how key segments are likely to fare in the year ahead.

Vital Statistics System of the United States - The US official statistics on Births (Natality), Deaths (Mortality), Marriages, Divorces, and Fetal Deaths. Copies of the Vital Statistics of the United States are available back to 1905 in Federal Documents HE20.6210:

Wage Determinations (Davis Bacon) - All wage determinations made by the US Department of Labor under the mandate of the Davis-Bacon Act and related legislation. The Department determines prevailing wage rates for construction-related occupations in most US counties.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents - Published every Monday, this document contains statements, messages, and other Presidential materials released by the White House during the preceding week. Online copies available back to 1993, paper copies back to 1965 available in Federal Documents AE2.109:

Worker Health Chartbook - Reference 344.0465 W892 2000. This is a resource that can be used by anyone interested in workplace safety and health.

World Factbook - Reference 320.3 W893 2003. The CIA's factual reference material on countries of the world

Zip Code & Post Office Directory - Reference 383.1455 N277 2003. Find your zip+4 code or Post Office here.

ZIP Code Business Patterns - C3.294: - CD-ROM, Reference Department.

Compiled by Lori DeBie