U.S. CONGRESS2
U.S. CONGRESS2
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 1.1/3:98-1
SERIES TITLE: Senate Manual:
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Biennial
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DESCRIPTION: Provides a current one-volume compilation of
the most important document pertaining to procedure in
the Senate. Each volume includes the Standing Rules
of the Senate; laws related directly to the
legislative process in the Senate; the Articles of
Confederation; and the Constitution of the United
states; as well as notes of the parliamentarian.
Includes table of contents and indexes.
USES: Useful for researchers of Senate procedure.
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STUDENT NAMES: Charlie Moore
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 1.1/7: 98-277
SERIES TITLE: Constitution, Jefferson's Manual, and Rules of
the House of Representatives of the United States
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Biennial
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION: Provides a current one-volume compilation of
the most important documents relating to procedure in
the House of Representatives. Each volume includes
the Constitution of the United States, Jefferson's
Manual of Parliamentary Procedure, Rules of the
House of Representatives with Notes and Annotations,
and statutory material affecting legislative
procedure. Includes notes and references by the
House parliamentarian. Includes index.
USES: Useful for any researcher of House parliamentary
procedure.
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STUDENT NAMES: Charlie Moore
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y1.2:OP3/date
SERIES TITLE: Opium and Narcotic Laws
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress House of Representatives
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1909-
DESCRIPTION: This series consists of Public Laws and
Resolutions pertaining to narcotics and opium. Included is
a list of public laws and legislative history of the laws.
USES: Any federal law concerning opium or other narcotics
can be found from the first listed in the 1909 volume to the
present.
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STUDENT NAMES: Shannon White
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 1.2/2:
SERIES TITLE: Calendars of the United States House of
Representatives and History of Legislation
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Daily (while Congress is in session)
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION: Collection of schedules of the business of the
House of Representatives. Includes the Union
Calendar for bills raising revenue; House Calendar
for other public bills, Private Calendar for all
private bills, Consent Calendar; and Calendar of
Motions to Discharge committees. Detailed listings
of Public and Private Laws with their corresponding
bill numbers. Reports all actions on measures
reports to or considered by either or both Houses.
Each Monday issue includes a subject index.
USES: Useful both as a source of current information on
measures before Congress and as a retrospective source for
tracing the history of legislation in Congress.
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INDEXED IN: C.I.S. Serial Set Index
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STUDENT NAMES: Priscilla Wentworth
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 1.2: P94/2
SERIES TITLE: Procedure in the U.S. House of Representatives:
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1959-1981
DESCRIPTION: Cumulative compilation of House of
Representatives precedents beginning with the Ninety-Third
Congress. Codified into 37 numbered chapters which are
subdivided into numbered sections of topics.
USES: Useful for anyone wishing to know what parliamentary
interpretations are current in House usage.
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SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 1.2.5
SERIES TITLE: United States Code
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1926-
DESCRIPTION: Codifies all laws passed since 1789. Required
by law since 1926. A supplemental volume is published
after each Congress adjourns. The entire code is
completely reprinted every six years. Includes
Articles of Confederation, Declaration of
Independence, the Constitution and all amendments,
and the Ordinance of 1781. Includes Indexes.
Functions as the official restatement of laws of the
U.S. in a convenient format.
USES: An excellent source for lawyers and anyone else
conducting personal or historical legal research.
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STUDENT NAMES: Jim Lawson
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y3 Ad 6 9/1
SERIES TITLE: Administrative Conference of the United States:
Recommendations and Reports.
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: U.S. Congress / Administrative Conference
of the United States
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1968-
DESCRIPTION:
Top-level government officials and other people of national
reputation in administrative law contribute to these
reports and recommendations. The mission of the
Administrative Conference of the United States is to
develop improvements in the Federal administrative process.
USES:
To inform the public of proposed changes in agency
procedures to make them faired, less costly and more
expeditious; and to stimulate the agencies and the public
to continue to seek improvements in the procedures which
are necessary to make our government work.
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STUDENT NAMES: Alice Rohman
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.Ad9/8:
SERIES TITLE: Intergovernmental Perspective
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress
FREQUENCY: Quarterly-
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1975-
DESCRIPTION: Each issue focuses on a different topics in
government, such as welfare or constitutional
rights. Includes bibliographical references.
USES: Useful for both academic researchers and members of
the general public seeking information and various points of
view on current issues.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Annual Report
Y 3.Ad9/8:1
INDEXED IN: Index to U.S Government Periodicals
Public Affairs Information Service
ISSN: 0898-2201
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STUDENT NAMES: Forrest Allen
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.Ap 4/2:9-2
SERIES TITLE: Appalachia: A Journal of the Appalachian
Regional Commission
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Appalachian
Regional Commission
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1967-
DESCRIPTION: Covers topics such as education, tourism,
environment, agriculture, industry, special
economic development plans, and culture in the
Appalachians. Each issue contains the following
sections: Updates on Legislation; Economic
Development Updates; People and Places of the
Region, and Reviews of Publications on the Region.
USES: Functions as a source of regional use for people in
the Appalachians and people interested in the region.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Appalachian Reporter
Y 3.Ap 4/2:11/
INDEXED IN: America, History and Life
Current Index Journals in Education
Energy Information Abstracts
Environment Abstracts
Index to U.S. Government Periodicals
Public Affairs Information Service
ISSN: 0003-6595
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Joy Fogg, Kimberly Morrill
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.At7:54-2
SERIES TITLE: "The World of the Atom"
ORIGINATING AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1970-present
DESCRIPTION: "The World of the Atom" series of educational
booklets examines numerous aspects of nuclear energy,
including its history, its applications and its uses. This
series is published for teachers and students of junior high
school. The booklets range in length from approximately 30
to 70 pages in length. They contain many useful photographs
and charts to aid in the examination of nuclear energy.
USES: Junior high school teachers involved in teaching
science can use these booklets to supplement their units on
nuclear energy. Students can use them to learn more about
nuclear energy, whether for class or a report on nuclear
energy. These booklets are a good source of information
for someone looking for a basic or general explanation of
aspects of nuclear energy. These booklets might also be a
good addition to a junior high or public library.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: "Understanding the Atom" Series
Y 3.At7:54
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Teachers and librarians may
obtain a free set of these booklets. Others wanting them my
receive 3 free and then may purchase any additional
copies. Requests for booklets or inquiries on prices should
contact the USAEC, Technical Information. Some titles
include Atomic Energy and Your World, The Mystery of
Matter,and Preserving Food with Atomic Energy.
STUDENT NAMES: Laird Whitmire
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.E1 2/3:12/
SERIES TITLE: Election Case Law
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Federal Election
Commission
FREQUENCY: Quarterly-
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1978-
DESCRIPTION: Offers a legal synopses of all federal and
state election cases decided during each retrospective
year. Also produced quarterly and cumulatively in
cooperation with the American Law division of the
Library of Congress. Each edition is divided into
appropriate sections with a comprehensive subject
index; past editions have included case decisions on
campaign financing, ballot access, corrupt
practices, lobbying, election contests, voter
residency requirements and qualifications, and many
other areas of interest to those who monitor
election activities at federal and state levels.
USES: A vital resource for attorneys and government
officials involved in election matters.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Federal Election Commission Record
Y 3.E1 2/3:11/
Election Law Updates
Y 3 E1 2/3:9-2
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ISSN: 0362-9309
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Lawrence Turner
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.Em 7/3:10:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Research Reports
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: U.S. Congress / National
Commission for Employment Policy
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1978-
DESCRIPTION:
Examines factors that affect the U.S. work place,
labor markets, and employment. In addition, issues
impacting trade, investment issues, technology,
competitiveness, and worker migration and mobility are
also addressed and researched.
USES:
Individual reports provide in-depth examinations on
employment issues for scholars and researchers interested
in this economic field of study. Reports in the series are
ideal for researhcers looking for a strong international
perspective for United States employment issues, including
the effects of the world economy on the nation.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Annual Reports
Y 3.Em 7/3:1:date
Special Reports
Y 3.Em 7/3:9/nos.
Monograph Series
Y 3.Em 7/3:11
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STUDENT NAMES: Charles Wells
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.F31/8:1-2/date
SERIES TITLE: Statistics on Banking
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1981-
DESCRIPTION: Reference and source document for those
interested in detailed data about the banking industry.
Coverage is both longitudinal and annual with the
majority of the statistics given for the past year.
Includes charts and graphs about FDIC banks, trust
companies, and savings institutions. Banking
institutions are grouped by asset size and insurance
fund membership. Highlights and trends are listed,
but no bank is specifically mentioned.
USES: Primarily used by students and professional in the
banking industry.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Banks and Branches Data Book
Y 3.F31/8:22/date
FDIC Consumer News
Y 3.F31/8:24:
Historical Statistics on Banking
Y 3.F31/8:26/date
INDEXED IN: American Statistics Index
ISSN: 0740-6649
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STUDENT NAMES: Mary Powell
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.H 74:10/date-nos.
SERIES TITLE: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Newsletter
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ United States
Holocaust Memorial Council
FREQUENCY: Monthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1977-
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter including news of the Council,
reports on construction progress, profiles of Council
members, contributors, and museum personnel. Features
highlights of the "Days of Remembrance" observances,
the annual commemoration sponsored by the Council.
Also discusses exhibition plans, acquisitions, and
donations of artifacts.
USES: Allows contributors and other supporters of the
Holocaust Memorial Museum to keep abreast of current plans
and activities. Will serve as an historical record of the
project.
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General Publications
Y 3.H 74:2
Handbooks, Manuals, and Guides
Y 3.H 74:8
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: For further information, contact:
The Holocaust Memorial Council 2000 L St., N.W., Suite 717
Washington, D.C. 200036 or call 202-822-6464.
STUDENT NAMES: Leslie Rampey
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3 .N88:9/
SERIES TITLE: Nuclear Safety
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Dept. of Energy, Office
of Scientific Technical Information Center
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1959-
DESCRIPTION:
Describes the activities of the Advisory Committee
on Reactor Safeguards and the Hazards Evaluation Branch.
Activities are summarized and recent safeguard reports
are reviewed.
USES:
Keeps reactor designers, reactor fuel specialists,
regulatory and public safety officials informed about the
current developments in nuclear safety.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Nuclear Fuels
E 1.99
Nuclear Reactor Technology
E 1.99
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CADSCAN
Chemical Abstracts
Computer and Control Abstracts
Current Contents
Engineering Index Annual
Energy Information Abstracts
Lead Abstracts
Nuclear Science Abstracts
Physics Abstracts
Pollution Abstracts
Selected Water Resources Abstracts
ISSN: 0029-5604
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MICROFORM: Yes, from UMI
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
Prior to 1975, classified as SuDocs #s Y 3.AT7:45
and E 1.93. Cumulative index available from the
Superintendent of Documents. Document delivery available
from Article Express International, The Genuine Article,
BIOSIS Document Expresses, Ask*IEEE, CASDDs, and Document
on Demand.
STUDENT NAMES: Kristi Curt
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 3.Sp2/7:9/vol.nos.& nos.
SERIES TITLE: Hoy
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Cabinet Committee
on Opportunities for Spanish Speaking People
FREQUENCY: Monthly-
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1971-1974
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter of the Committee. Contains
employment notices, profiles of prominent Hispanic citizens,
and brief reviews of publications and films.
Discusses issues affecting Spanish speakers, such as
bilingual public education.
USES: Serves as a record of past high-level efforts to
increase the presence of a minority in the workforce.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Annual Report
Y 3.Sp 2/7:1/date
The Spanish Speaker in the United States: A Guide to Materials
Y 3.Sp 2/7:2G 94
The Spanish Speakers of the United States
Y 3.Sp 2/7:2G 94
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STUDENT NAMES: Leslie Rampey
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 4:Ec 7:
SERIES TITLE: Economic Indicators
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Joint Economic
Committee and Executive Office of the President, Council of
Economic Advisors
FREQUENCY: Monthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1948-
DESCRIPTION: Statistics collected by government agencies on
output; income and spending; wages and employment;
productions and business activity; prices; and
currency, credit and federal finance. Includes
charts and tables.
USES: Used by business people in long-range planning.
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INDEXED IN: American Statistics Index
Public Affairs Information Service
Trade and Industry Index
ISSN: 0013-0125
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Mimi Curlee, Elizabeth Williams
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 4.F76/1-15/date
SERIES TITLE: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Committee on Foreign Affairs
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1980-
DESCRIPTION: Presents reports on human rights practices in
over 160 countries. Submitted to the Congress by the
Department of State. Includes all countries which
receive foreign aid and all countries of the U.N.
Countries are arranged alphabetically under the
regions: Africa; Central and South America; East
Asia and the Pacific; Europe and North America; and
Near East, North Africa and South Asia. For each
country, information is divided into the following
categories : respect for the integrity of the
person; respect for civil rights; respect for
political rights; governmental attitude regarding
investigations of alleged violations of human
rights. Includes economic, social, and cultural
information for each country.
USES: Useful to diplomats, the general public, human rights
organizations, and churches.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Human Rights Conditions in Selected Countries and the U.S. Response
Y 4.In 8/16:H
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0198-9669
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
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STUDENT NAMES: Frances Fesenmaier
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: Y 4.P 93/1:1
SERIES TITLE: Official Congressional Directory
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: U.S. Congress/ Joint Committee on
Printing
FREQUENCY: Biennial
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1887-
DESCRIPTION: Government directory providing names, addresses
and telephone numbers as well as biographical
information about United States senators,
representatives, their offices, and committee
assignments. Include statistical tables on sessions
of Congress, results of Congressional elections,
Congressional districts, and information on
officials of the executive, judicial and legislative
branches. Also offers directory information for all
major departments and many smaller agencies.
USES: Useful to anyone needing biographical information
concerning Congressional members.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Government Manual
AE 2.108/2
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0160-9890
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Available in microform from UMI.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: A variant title is Congressional
Directory. Supplements accompany some volumes.
STUDENT NAMES: Ann Horan