Federal Government Information: Introduction

U.S. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
at Dacus Library

"This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the Government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)"

Dacus Library has been a part of the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1896. As a selective depository, we receive approximately 35 percent of the documents published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. Our collection supports the research and teaching mission of Winthrop University and the information needs of the 5th Congressional District.

Visiting the Federal and State Depository Library:

• The Federal and State Depository Library is open to the public Monday - Friday. Please check the Federal and State Depository Hours of Operation before visiting. 
• Contact the Government Information Librarian to make an appointment to visit the Federal and State Depository Library. An appointment is recommended but it is not required. 
• Contact the Government Information Librarian regarding inquiries concerning federal or state government information. 
• You can also contact the Reference Department for assistance. 
• Dacus Library Community User Access Days are Thursday and Friday. On Thursday and Friday Community users have access to the Dacus Library General Collection as well as the Federal and State Depository Library.
• For more information about access to Dacus Library and information about parking on campus click here.

Contact me to make an appointment to visit the depository library or if you need assistance with government information:

Jackie McFadden - Government Information Librarian
Head of Government Information Services
803/323-2322
mcfaddenj@winthrop.edu