Government Documents for CSR600

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Government Documents for CSR600

Purdue Libraries have many government publications on consumers and consumer-related issues. These publications can be found in libraries such as HSSE and MEL. Subject headings you can use to search for government publications dealing with consumer-related issues in the Library Catalog include:

Consumers--United States
Consumers--United States--Statistics
Consumers' Preferences--United States
Consumer Protection--United States
Deceptive Advertising--United States

The principal index to U.S. Government publications is the GPO Index. This product indexes U.S. Government publications from 1976 to the present and its print counterpart is the Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications HSSE REF & Periodicals 016.353 Un36. An online version of this index covers 1994-present. The Congressional Information Service (CIS) Index HSSE REF 328.73005 C76 is an excellent source for finding recent congressional publications.

Many U.S. Government agencies produce consumer-related information. Examples of such agencies, their general call number, and library location include:

Federal Trade Commission	MEL & HSSE FT
Food and Drug Administration	PHAR & HSSE HE 20.4000's
Consumer Product Safety Commission	HSSE DOC Y 3.C 76/3:

Specific government publications dealing with consumer issues include:

CPI Detailed Report	MEL REF 331.2 Un3c
Facts for Consumers	HSSE FT 1.32:
FDA Consumer	HSSE, & PHAR 614.305 F739 &
FDIC Consumer News	MEL Y 3.F 31/8:24/ &

The U.S. Census Bureau produces numerous statistical publications dealing with consumer demographics and economics. Examples of such publications include:

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Comprehensive annual statistical publication with a staggering amount of data. Available in many Purdue Libraries besides HSSE. (Historical volumes)	HSSE REF 317.3 ST29 & HSSE DOC C 3.134: &
County and City Data Book	HSSE REF 317.3 St29sco
USA CountiesCD-ROM)	HSSE REF C 3.134/6:
State & Metropolitan Area Databook	HSSE REF 317.3 St27
Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970	HSSE REF 317.3 St29sh

Current Population Reports are series of publications with detailed analysis of American demographic and economic conditions.
Click HERE for online access to Current Population Reports

Sample sets include:

Population Characteristics P-20	HSSE 317.3 Un3cup
Special Studies P-23	HSSE 317.3 Un3cupn
Consumer Income P-60	HSSE 317.3 Un3cuc
Household Economic Studies P-70	HSSE 317.3 Un3cuh
Statistical Brief	HSSE DOC C 3.205/8:
Current Housing Reports	HSSE DOC C 3.215:

2000 Census of Population & Housing

Summary Population & Housing Characteristics

HSSE REF C 3.223/18:

1990 Census of Population & Housing

General Population Characteristics	HSSE DOC C 3.223/6:
Census Tracts and BNA's	HSSE DOC C 3.223/11:
Summary Population & Housing Characteristics	HSSE DOC C 3.223/18:
Summary Social & Economic Characteristics	HSSE DOC C 3.223/23:
Detailed Housing Characteristics	HSSE DOC C 3.224/3:

1990 Census information can also be found on CD-ROM in HSSE Library. Major titles include:

Summary Tape File 1A	HSSE REF C 3.282:
Summary Tape File 3A	HSSE REF C 3.282/2:
Summary Tape File 3B (Zip Code)	HSSE REF C 3.282/3:

The Economic Census is compiled by the Census Bureau every five years with the most recent being 1997. These works are in the MGMT Library and are available on paper, CD-ROM, and the Internet. They contain analysis of economic activity broken down nationally and by state, county, and industry. Sample titles include:

Census of Manufacturing	MEL REF C 3.24:
Census of Agriculture (Also on CD-ROM)	MEL REF A 92.53/ & MEL REF C 3.31/4:
County Business Patterns (Also on CD-ROM)	MEL REF C 3.204/4:
Census of Mining	MEL REF C 3.216:
Census of Transportation & Warehousing	MEL REF C 3.233:
Census of Construction Industries	MEL REF C 3.245:
Census of Retail Trade	MEL REF C 3.255:
Census of Wholesale Trade	MEL REF C 3.256/2:
Census of Service Industries	MEL REF C 3.257:
1997 Economic Census & 2002 Economic Census	MEL REF C 3.277:
Census of Finance & Insurance , & Real Estate Industries	MEL REF C 3.291:

Congressional committees and support agencies also issue a variety of Consumer-related information and conduct oversight of and provide funding for federal agencies involved in consumer activities. Examples of such publications include:

Government Accountability Office Reports	MEL MF GA 1.13:
Senate Special Aging Committee - Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) is a member of this committee	HSSE DOC Y 4.AG 4:
Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee	HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/7:
House Energy & Commerce Committee - Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN) is a member of this committee & Committee Chair Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) is a Purdue graduate.	HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/8
Compilation of Selected Acts Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy & Commerce: Consumer Protection Law	HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/8:107-K
House Government Reform Committee - Reps. Dan Burton (R-IN) Mark Souder (R-IN) are members of this committee	HSSE DOC Y 4.G 74/7:
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee	HSSE DOC Y 4.G 74/9:

Congressional Research Services Reports (Courtesy-University of North Texas Library)

Internet Resources

Increasing volumes of government information can be fund on the Internet. The Purdue Libraries Government Documents Department homepage provides access to a variety of government information resources. Other useful Internet sources of government consumer information include:

GPO Access-Provides access to major federal legal, legislative, and regulatory information sources such as congressional bills, Code of Federal Regulations, and Federal Register.

STAT-USA (Purdue Users Only-A gold mine of domestic and international economic information)

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Historical Census of Population & Housing 1790-1890, 1970-2000

U.S. Dept. of Transporation Aviation Consumer Protection Division

Fedstats-Links to U.S. Government statistical agencies.

Independent Federal Interagency Program on Child & Family Statistics

LexisNexis Statistical (Purdue Users Only-Commercial index providing access to federal and state government statistical information)

U.S. Consumer Gateway