U.S. Government (depository items)

Abstract

In the past year, a new political administration swept into power under the banner of change, and change is truly the watchword for depository libraries. On one hand, GPO has experienced severe budget shortfalls and has had to make deep cuts in its depository program. On the other hand, government agencies are beginning to explore the new frontiers of electronic access and NREN. Throughout this change, the one constant is that GPO continues to issue publications containing valuable information. Two that come to mind immediately are Conduct of the Persian Gulf War: Final Report to Congress from the Defense Department and United States of America National Report prepared by the Council on Environmental Quality for the UN Conference on the Environment held in Rio last year.

The documents included in this Notable Documents issue were received by depository libraries from midyear 1992 to midyear 1993. They were selected for their general interest, lasting value, research significance, or timeliness. Most of the documents are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, or one of the GPO bookstores around the country (see Monthly Catalog for a listing). Those documents that do not list a stock number or price may be available in limited quantities from the issuing agency.

Special thanks to Cheryl Nyberg, University of Illinois Law Library, Champaign, for her contributions.