FDLP Basic Collection
The Federal Depository Library Program's Basic Collection provides ready access to important information about the federal government. These are publications that are considered important for the public's right to know about the workings and essential functions of the U.S. Government.
Research and Statistics
- American FactFinder(Census data. Watch a video to learn how to use it.)
- Statistical Abstract of the United States (Social, political, and economic data)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook(Career information)
- County and City Data Book
- USA Counties(Census and economic data)
- Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970* - part 1 - part 2
- Economic Indicators (Information on prices, wages, business activity, and credit)
- Economic Report of the President
- Census Table: Summary Population & Housing Characteristics (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-1)
- Census Table: Summary Social, Economic, & Housing Characteristics (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-2)
- Census Table: Population & Housing Unit Counts (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-3)
- Census Table: Social, Economic, & Housing Characteristics (Island Areas) (Series PHC-4)
- Congressional Directory(Contact info for Congress members)
Budgets, the President, and Executive Information
Laws, Regulations, and the Courts
Handbooks and Collections of Government Publications
