Research and Instruction

REFERENCE

U.S. Government Information, Maps & GIS Services provides access to nearly two million government publications and more than 350,000 topographic and thematic maps spanning a period of over 200 years and a range of subjects. Research assistance is available in person at the Information and Research Services Desk, located on the 1st Floor of McKeldin Library, by email at govdocs@umd.edu , or by phone at 301.405.9075. Reference librarians are also available for a research consultation by appointment.

TOURS

We conduct orientation tours upon request for you, your class, or your department. Tours introduce users to the physical arrangement of the collection and the information resources and services we offer. To arrange a tour, please contact us at govdocs@umd.edu

WEBLIOGRAPHIES

U.S. Government Information, Maps & GIS Services can create an online class bibliography of government materials on a variety of subjects. Webliographies provide a starting point for research by listing selected print and electronic library resources. To talk to us about webliographies or any other course-related documentation, please contact us at govdocs@umd.edu

RESEARCH CONSULTATION

Our reference librarians offer personal research services to all library patrons. Patrons can schedule an appointment with a librarian for an individualized consultation session that provides advice on the most effective research strategies and government information resources for your project. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact us at govdocs@umd.edu

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