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Publication Types

This guide outlines and explains the different types of publications.

Government Resources

The United States Government is known as an information authority. Information gathered, regulated, and shared by a governing body is considered evidence to facts, workings, policies, and various federal, public, or community activities. These resources are generally accessible by the public and can be featured in online platforms or in print publications.

Government documents can report on:

  • education resources
  • finances
  • laws
  • policies
  • populations
  • statistics
  • regulations

Some notable government resources are:

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications - a searchable catalog of government publications

USA.gov considered the official guide to the U.S. Government

CIA World Factbook - a reference source provided by the CIA about the many countries of the world 

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - a public health website operated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics - a source for updated labor statistics in the United States

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - an administration that ensures safe and healthful working conditions for men and women in the workforce