Government Information Connection

Assistance with government, business, geographic, or legal information.

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UNT Libraries’ Government Information Connection assists with questions or advice about finding government, business, geographic, or legal information. Our subject guides provide a starting place for individuals looking for government information or services. In addition to the students, faculty, and staff of the University of North Texas, we serve the local community and beyond..

Assistance ProvidedUpdate URL to this section

We provide assistance in person and by phone, E-mail, or snail mail.

We can provide you with the following types of reference assistance:

  • Strategies and sources for finding information on a specific topic
  • Information about indexes, online databases, and other research tools
  • Information about the Libraries’ holdings

DisclaimerUpdate URL to this section

We cannot provide legal, medical, business, or tax advice, nor do we provide statistical data over the phone or through e-mail; but we can direct you to the appropriate sources of such information.

How to Get HelpUpdate URL to this section

If you need assistance finding or using government information, please visit the Service Desk in the Sycamore Library during regular hours, contact us by phone at (940) 565-2194, or send a request to govinfo@unt.edu. To request a research consultation or in-depth assistance, we recommend that you E-mail or call us to make an appointment with a member of our staff.

Guides Update URL to this section

Voting and Civic Engagement

Learn how to become active in your nation, your state, your local community, and at UNT!

Census

Guide to using the United States census products to find historical, genealogical, geographical, and statistical information.

Government Posters and Prints

View and obtain government posters and learn how to research and evaluate your posters and prints.

Government Catalogs, Indexes, and Databases

Alphabetical list of general and subject-specific Internet catalogs, indexes and databases that include government-sponsored literature.

Government Research and Writing Tips

Advice on effective research and writing methods.

Legal Research for UNT Students

Resources for students new to legal research

Government Comics

Cartoons and comic books published by government agencies; also government publications that discuss cartoons and comics.

Government Recipes and Cookbooks

Recipes, cookbooks, and cookery guides published by government agencies.

U.S. Army "Blueprint Specials" and Other Soldier Shows

Musical revues created by the U.S. Army Special Services Division for soldiers to perform and published as a complete do-it-yourself kit containing script, orchestrations, set and costume designs, choreography, and program templates.

Poetry in Government Publications

Federal and state publications containing poems, criticism, or other information relating to poetry.

Government Coloring and Activity Books

Coloring books and coloring pages produced by U.S. federal and state government agencies.

Pre-Law Resources @ UNT Libraries

This page is designed to support the Pre-Law Program at UNT. For more information, contact Wendy Watson, the Pre-Law Advisor.

Reference for Incarcerated Patrons

Tools and resources to assist with reference questions for incarcerated patrons.

Genealogy Resources

Resources for genealogy available in our libraries.

Government Information Connection: Politics and Elected Officials

Information about politicians and their activities; elections, campaigns, and voting; and political activism.

Government Information Connection: History Portal

Resources in the Government Documents Department for History students. Includes resources in all formats.

Government Information Connection @ Sycamore Library

UNT Libraries’ Government Information Connection provides assistance and guidance in finding governmental, business, geographic, or legal information.