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Databases & Information Clearinghouses, S-Z
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Sales Product Catalog (SPC)
Government information products currently offered for sale by the Superintendent of Documents.
Scientist and Engineer Statistics Data System (SESTAT)
A comprehensive and integrated system of information about the employment, educational and demographic characteristics of scientists and engineers in the United States.
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results)
The SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute contains information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States. Information on more than 2.5 million cancer cases is included, and approximately 160,000 new cases are added each year.
SESTAT (Scientist and Engineer Statistics Data System)
A comprehensive and integrated system of information about the employment, educational and demographic characteristics of scientists and engineers in the United States.
Single Stock Point for Military Specifications, Standards and Related Publications
The Department of Defense Single Stock Point was created to centralize the control, distribution, and access to the extensive collection of Military Specifications, Standards, and related standardization documents either prepared by or adopted by the DoD.
Smokin g & Health Database
Abstracts of journal articles, books and book chapters, dissertations, reports, conference proceedings and conference papers, government documents, policy or legal documents, editorials, letters, and comments on articles.
Social Security Retirement Planner
Find information about your Social Security retirement benefits and how they will affect your retirement plans.
SPC (Sales Product Catalog)
Government information products currently offered for sale by the Superintendent of Documents.
STAT-USA
UM only
A database of business, trade, and economic information; includes most of National Trade Data Bank. *For access, please visit the Information & Research Services desk, 1st floor, McKeldin Library.
State and County QuickFacts
Locate demographic and economic information using a map interface.
State Tobacco Activities Tracking and Evaluation (STATE) System
A data warehouse containing up-to-date and historical state-level data on tobacco use prevention and control from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Provides statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Comprised of data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. Subect areas include population, vital statistics, health, education, law, geography, government, labor, agriculture, and business/trade/finance. Selected earlier editions (back to 1878) are also available.
STINET
Scientific and technical information database from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).
Sub poenaed Tobacco Documents
Documents related to the proposed tobacco settlement subpoenaed by the House Committee on Commerce.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
On-line version of the most recent National Directory of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment Programs. This Directory can be searched, and will display a map that shows the location of treatment programs that meet your search specifications.
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)
The SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute contains information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States. Information on more than 2.5 million cancer cases is included, and approximately 160,000 new cases are added each year.
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TechTracS
A database of NASA programs, technologies, and success stories which may have commercial potential and benefits.
Thomas
Legislative information from the Library of Congress, including bills and laws.
TIPS (Tobacco Information and Prevention Source)
Research, Data, Reports, Educational Materials, Information on How to Quit, etc. from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
ToxFAQs
Frequently asked questions about contaminants found at hazardous waste sites.
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
Information about more than 650 toxic chemicals that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released into the environment.
TRIS Online
The largest and most comprehensive source of information on published transportation research.
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Unified Air Toxics Website
A clearinghouse and repository for air toxics implementation information.
Uniform Code of Military Justice [.pdf format]
Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide.
United States Code
This database contains the general and permanent laws of the United States. Choose this link to search the Code.
U.S. Business Advisor
A one-stop electronic link to information and services government provides for the business community.
U.S. Climate at a Glance
Easy access to 106 years of climate data.
U. S. Coal Quality Database (COALQUAL)
Coal quality data for 7,430 coal samples that represent complete-bed thicknesses at various localities.
U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory
Federal agencies on the internet.
U.S. Government Manual
The official handbook of the Federal Government provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.
U.S. Government Periodicals Index
Index to periodicals published by U.S. government agencies.
U.S. National Information Infrastructure Virtual Library
The NII Virtual Library is the home of the U.S. component of the Global Inventory Project (GIP) and the home of the international registry for the G7 Global Marketplace SME Testbeds. Links to general information about the eleven G7 Pilot Projects are found at G7 Pilot Projects.
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office databases
Patent and trademark databases.
USAGov
Access online information from across the federal government.
USA Jobs
The U.S. Government's official site for jobs and employment information provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.
USA Trade Online UM only
Find specific U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities world wide. It can create charts and individual reports that can be tailored to your needs. *For access, please visit the Government Documents Reference Desk, 4th floor, McKeldin Library.
USGS Digital Data Series
Digital Data Series CD's that are online or that are online in part.
USGS Open File Reports
Open-file reports include unpublished manuscript reports, maps, and other material that are made available for public consultation at depositories.
USGS Publications Warehouse
Provides access to citations for more than 70,000 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publications with some full text available. Includes USGS reports and thematic maps from 1880 to present.
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Visible Earth
A searchable directory of images, visualizations, and animations of the Earth from NASA.
Vital Statistics System
The National Vital Statistics System is responsible for the Nation's official vital statistics. It contains statistics on births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths. NCHS shares the costs incurred by the States in providing vital statistics data for national use. NCHS also produces training and instructional material. Also includes the Linked Birth and Infant Death Data Set, National Maternal and Infant Health Survey, National Mortality Followback Survey, the National Survey of Family Growth, and the National Death Index.
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WebCASPAR
A National Science Foundation database system designed to provide quick and convenient access to a wide range of statistical data focusing on U.S. universities and colleges and their science and engineering resources.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
Published every Monday, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents contains statements, messages, and other Presidential materials released by the White House during the preceding week. 1993- present.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (HeinOnline)
HeinOnline offers access to the Weekly Compilation from 1965 until 2004.
Women in Congress
Biographies of women in Congress, past & present.
Women's Health Information Center
Health information and referral center for women from the Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
World Factbook
Information on countries around the world from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Appendixes include information on international organizations, international environmental agreements, weights and measures, etc. Also includes reference maps.
World News Connection
Articles from foreign newspapers and news services. This is the internet version of Foreign Broadcast Information Service.
WorldCat
OCLC catalog of books, serial publications, media, visual materials, musical scores, and archival materials in libraries worldwide.
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ZIP+4 Code Look-up
Search for a ZIP+4 code by address.
