MSUM's Library is a selective depository for the 7th Minnesota Congressional District. As a Federal Depository Library, we provide free access to and reference service for publications issued by the federal government and distributed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). All government publications in the depository collection are free for use by the general public.
The United States government issues a vast number of publications that reflect on almost all aspects of our daily lives; the Library selects those publications of most use to our patrons. Subject areas that are well-represented include Census and demographics; crime and criminal justice; education; geography and geology; health; history; labor; and legislation. Government publications come in various formats including print volumes, microfiche, maps, CD-ROM, and online.
MSUM's government publications are located on the second floor of the Library. Location numbers for these documents may be found using the Library's online catalog. To access the catalog and government online resources, visit the Circulation Desk for information on how to log in to the library’s computers.
