SuDocs Classification
Superintendent of Documents classification (SuDocs) numbers are assigned by the U.S. Government Printing Office to all official government publications. This system arranges materials by issuing agency, not by subject.
Below is a brief outline of the SuDocs system. Click here for a detailed explanation.
A Agriculture
AE National Archives
C Commerce
C 3 Census Bureau
CR Civil Rights Commission
CS Civil Service Commission
D Defense
E Energy
ED Education
EP Environmental Protection
FR Federal Reserve
FT Federal Trade Comm.
FTZ Federal Trade Zone Board
GA Government Accountability
Office
GP Government Printing Office
GS General Services
HE Health and Human Services
HH Housing and Urban
Development
I Interior
I 19 U.S. Geological Survey
IC Interstate Commerce Comm.
J Justice
Ju Judiciary
L Labor
LC Library of Congress
LR National Labor Relations Bd.
NA National Academy of
Sciences
NAS National Aeronautics &
Space Adm.
NS National Science Foundation
P United States Postal Service
PE Peace Corps
Pr President of United States
PrEx Executive Office of the
President
S State Department
SBA Small Business
Administration
SE Securities and Exchange
Commission
SI Smithsonian Institution
T Treasury Department
T 22 Internal Revenue Service
TD Transportation Department
VA Veterans Administration
X & Y Congress
X Congressional Record
House & Senate Journals
Y 1 Congressional Reports and
Documents
Y 4 Congressional Hearings
Government Publishing Office (GPO) Resources
FDLP Basic Collection Research Guide: Core U.S. Government Resources - Core U.S. Government resources made available at all Federal depository libraries.
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Quick Reference
- Guide to U.S. Government Publications. Andriot. Ref. Z1223.Z7A572 2003.
A listing by Sudocs number with a chronology that includes title, starting dates, frequency, etc. Allows user to track changes in Sudocs number.
Handbooks
- United States Government ManualFind information on the legislative,judicial, and executive branches of the federal government.
- CIA World Factbook
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- Occupational Outlook Handbooknew ed.- Previous eds. information about occupations with work and training descriptions and other relevant information.
- Social Security Handbooka basic guide to Social Security programs.
- Statistical Abstract of the U.S.Statistical factbook of data from the the Census Bureau from 1878-1912. When the Government ceased publication, Proquest began publishing the information
- ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the U.S.A current summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
Online Calculator Tools
Many government agencies provide useful online calculator tools that cover a wide array of topics. To find tools and calculators, go to USA.gov or your favorite agency website. Type in your topic and the word 'calculator'. A few examples are listed below.
Search Engines
- USA.govThe purpose of this user-friendly website sponsored by the United States government is to make government information and services easily accessible for the public through the Internet. It provides general information on a variety of topics from government auctions to how to register to vote. Explore the pull-down menus by services and topics or contact the government directly through e-mail, instant chat, telephone, or USPS.
Quick Links
- CIA World Factbook
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- Military Spending: USASpending.gov (2000- );USASpending.gov (2000- )