Government Information: US Government Information
The Newburgh Free Library is a selective Federal Depository Library
The Newburgh Free Library has been a selective Federal Depository Library since the FDLPs reorganization in 1909. Historically, we have collected federal documents in the following subject areas: business & economy, education health & safety, politics and law. We have also been a NYS depository library since its reorganization in 1989. Today, both the Federal and New York State depository systems are mostly made up of digital documents. The links below can be used to begin your digital document search. Do not hesitate to contact the government documents librarian at the Newburgh Free Library at 845-563-3617 if you need further assistance.
For New York State Documents, you may also try calling the New York State Library. Their reference help desk can be reached by calling 518-474-5355.
Armed Forces
- Deployment HandbookUS Marines Deployment Handbook
- Returning Service MembersVA homepage
Budget
- Your Money, Your Goals ToolkitLinks to help you budget and plan for the future. Great tool for Smart Money Week.
Business
- Federal SBA SiteFederal Small Business Administration
- Small Bus Development CentersLocal Small Business Development Centers
Consumer Protection
- Complaint Assistant (FTC)Submit a complaint to the FTC about consumer fraud and abuse
- Credit Report, FreeYou're entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies
Education
Employment
Food Safety
- Food Standards and Labeling PolicyUSDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
- U.S. Agriculture DepartmentThe U. S. Agriculture Department. Includes the Agricultural Yearbook.
Geography
Quick Links
- Benefits.govFormerly entitled Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), the database now goes by the title "Assistance Links" - your one stop for Federal grant information.
- Census ReporterThis link can be used to explore community demographics by city or zip code. The data covers population, age & demographic breakdown, household income, poverty rate, educational attainment rate & more.
- Covid-19 Small Business GuidanceSmall Business guidance & relief from ill effects of Covid-19 Crisis (2020)
- Documents to the PeoplePublished by ALA , this serial discusses Federal Government Documents and other documents.
- FDLP Basic CollectionThe core collection of Federal Government Documents available online.
- New York State DocumentsNew York State Library Digital Online Collections
- US. Government ManualThe official handbook of the Federal Government, Provides information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.
How Do I...?
- ...Apply for copyrightU.S. Copyright Office
- ...Apply for Federal Student AidFASA form and how to
- ...Apply for Social SecurityApplly for Social Security through the SSA
- ...Get Military Service Recordform to request military service record
- ...Report a Death to Social SecuritySocial Security Survivor Benefits
- ...Research a DiseaseCenters for Disease Control
- ...Research Boating Safety and RecallsFederal DOT Boating circulars
Frequently Used
- Fed Agency LinksFederal agencies by by department
- Federal Gov Book TalkA weekly blog post regarding how users can research current topics of interest using government documents.
- GPO Product PurchasingPurchase documents
- State Agency DatabasesFederal Agencies available by State.
Popular Titles
- Monthly Labor ReviewBureau of Labor Statistics Serial
- President Trump-Ukraine Impeachment InquiryText of the Impeachment Inquiry of President Donald J. Trump in the House of Representatives.
- U.S. Dept. of StateCountry Fact Sheets has replaced Background Notes that focus on US bilateral relations.
Health
- COVID - 19 Info from the Centers for Disease ControlInformation from the Federal Government regarding coronavirus.
- Diseases and ConditionsCDC A-z index
- Health and Human Services DeptDept of Health & Human Services
- OSHA Rules & RegulationsOccupational Safety & Health Administration updated rules & regulations website. Check this website for OSHA publications we previously received in DVD format.
Laws
- U.S. Constitution AnnotatedUpdated U.S. Constitution Annotated formerly in tangible format under the title Analysis & Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
- U.S. House of RepresentativesHow a Law is Made, Congresspeople, Committes, Congressional Directory
Weather
- US Climate ServicesUS Climate and Weather
Zip Codes
- US Postal Servicezip + stamps etc.