Discover U.S Government Information: Govinfo www.govinfo.gov ILF Annual Conference 2016 By Andrea Morrison (IUB), Emily Alford (IUB), Ann Marshall (IPFW) and Katie Springer (Indiana State Library) Presenter: Andrea Morrison

About GOVINFO: www.govinfo.gov WHAT IS GOVINFO? Free U.S. Government information for all A service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch Provides free public access to more than a million official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government HISTORY Beta website; began February 2016 When complete, replaces GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) public website – both remain available now!

HOW IS GPO IMPROVING ACCESS TO ONLINE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION? Key New Features Modern look and feel Improved links to content With advanced, metadata-powered (full-text) search experience (open-source search engine) Improved Search Filters New Browse (alphabetically and by category) Mobile-friendly More options for sharing pages and content on social media

GOVINO Manages U.S. Federal Electronic Information Public access - GPO combines modern search technology with extensive metadata creation. (mandated by Title 44 of the U.S. Code (44 U.S.C. Section 1911) Content management – GPO securely controls digital content throughout its lifecycle Ensures content integrity and authenticity Applies digital signatures to PDF files so users can verify official versions of documents Digital preservation  GPO’s standards-compliant preservation repository follows archival system standards and ensures content is preserved for future generations despite technical failure, aging of hardware, or technological change. GPO is seeking to become the first Federal agency to be named as a Trustworthy Digital Repository for Government information through certification under ISO 16363.  https://www.govinfo.gov/about/policies “Title 44 of the United States Code (44 U.S.C. Section 1911) stipulates that public access to official Government information products disseminated through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) must be maintained permanently…” under certain conditions. “GPO has assumed responsibility for the provision of permanent access to Government information products residing on FDsys servers.” GPO also archives federal agency electronic information products and creates PURLs so users will be redirected to the archived products if the information is no longer accessible on the agency website.”

FDSYS, Federal Digital System OLD SYSTEM All of this content will migrate to govinfo! Notice Browse All – Check out Titles from the U.S. Code, Congressional Record, and Budget of the United States Government Other Resources links to popular titles like Core Documents of Our Democracy, United States Government Manual and Information by Topic (from USA.gov) What resources do you recognize that you use In your library? Please share!

GOVINFO Home Page NEW SYSTEM Google-like search box Advanced search Browse Notice Beta Release Note!

What Content Can I FIND ON GOVINFO? Official U.S. Federal Documents from Congress, Executive and Judiciary Branches Congressional Reports Economic Report of the President Supreme Court Nomination Hearings Selected Collections: Watergate, JFK Assassination , & Independent Counsel Investigations Featured collections Legislative Branch Publications Senate Publications Judicial Publications Featured Judicial Publications: Clinton v. City of New York (History of Line Item Veto Notices), (Supreme Court decisions), 1998

FEATURED RESOURCE: Federal Register (FR) You can browse to today’s TOC and see Detailed Contents (Nov. 4, 2016) Did you know that the FR is compiled into the Code of Federal Regulations and contains interesting facts like: Endangered Species List and GRAS -- food that is generally regarded as safe!

Resource Details: Federal Register

Click on share for social media! Govinfo Features! Also Browse to the many other useful and timely features! All features link: https://www.govinfo.gov/features

The A-Z list is enlightening to Browse. Try it!

Using govinfo Help & handouts Access HELP from the top menu on any screen before loading content for: Video Tutorials User Handouts Advanced Search Help: https://www.gpo.gov/help/index. html#advanced_search.htm See Sample Searches: https://www.gpo.gov/help/sampl e_searches_across_all_publicati ons.htm Search example, keywords: Indiana bat

More INFO ABOUT GOVINFO.GOV To learn more about govinfo, read Q and A. To see what's currently available on the beta site, see What's Available or visit the A to Z Browse page. To learn about the new features of this site, read Release Notes - govinfo Beta Launch. Now Let’s Try Live Searches First as a group Then all presenters can meet with you individually to try your searches! Please share your comments about govinfo with us. We’ll compile your feedback and share it with GPO to help create a better resource. We are prepared with search slides if the Internet doesn’t cooperate! We have feedback forms – please jot your notes on them.

Sample Searches By Ann Marshall

Searching by Issue: Coal

Basic Search: Coal

Limit: Congressional Record & Date

Basic Search: Limit by Hearings

Background Info: CRS Reports

Advanced Search: Hearings

Advanced Search: Hearings

A Look at Two Hearings:

Search by Interest Group  Litigation and More

Public Law Search: Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006

Public Law: Related Documents

Public Law: Related Documents

Sample Searches By Emily Alford

Examples of Browsing Strategies Option to browse by category, date, committee, or author (or A to Z).

Public Papers of the Presidents Compilations of U.S. presidents' public addresses, remarks, and other writings. Currently available are the papers of George H. W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack H. Obama.

What was Clinton working on/toward near the end of his presidency What was Clinton working on/toward near the end of his presidency? (General, broad inquiry) Public papers 2000 Book 03 Photographic portfolio

George W. Bush's address and remarks on and following 9/11/01 Public papers 2001 Book 02

Congressional Record (Daily) Official record of the proceedings and debates of the House and Senate, published daily whenever Congress is in session. Currently available are volumes from 1994 to present.

What are the most recent actions of Congress? Browse the Congressional Record 2016 November Thursday, November 3

The Senate's response after Nelson Mandela's death (December 5, 2013.)

THANK YOU FROM MEMBERS OF INDIGO! More information about INDIGO and GOVINFO is available as handouts Let the presenters know if you have questions. Our contact information is on the handout. Andrea Morrison (IUB), Emily Alford (IUB), Ann Marshall (IPFW) and Katie Springer (Indiana State Library) Please contact your nearest U.S. federal depository library, Federal Depository Libraries Directory (a resource on govinfo) ! Govinfo is constantly expanding, so check it often to see what YOU will discover! ( Science.gov, multimedia image of Hubble viewing an inflating star) NASA.gov video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZz23xw_XQ “Hubble Sees a Star 'Inflating' a Giant Bubble“