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- Government Publications and Law Collections in the McHenry Library Addition:
The Government Publications collection, including US Docs, Cal Docs, and Gov Pubs Ref Census, is located on the 2nd Floor (Reference Floor) in McHenry Library. - Reference Service Hours
- Getting Help
- Government Publications Staff
- FDLP Policies
- CD-ROM Policies
Reference Service Hours
- The McHenry Library Reference Desk offers assistance for Government Publications and Law queries from the main Reference desk. During the Academic year, service is available from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Fridays and 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the Library Hours page for service hours outside the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
- Consultations with Government Publications staff are still available for in-depth research queries. Please feel free to contact us by email at govpubs@library.ucsc.edu, by telephone at (831) 459-2347, or by clicking on Ask A Librarian on the Library's website at library.ucsc.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
- Materials from Government Publications are available during all library open hours. For more information please call the McHenry Reference Desk at (831) 459-5171 or visit the Library Hours page.
Getting Help
The Govenment Publications Reference Desk is now merged with the McHenry Reference Desk. Consultations are still available for in-depth research queries. Please feel free to contact us by email at govpubs@library.ucsc.edu, by telephone at (831) 459-2347, or by clicking on Ask A Librarian on the Library's website at library.ucsc.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
Government Publications Staff
- Lucia Orlando
- Head, Govt Publications & Law; Reference Librarian
- (831) 459-1279
- luciao@ucsc.edu
- Jan Becking
- Govt Publications & Law Reference Specialist
- (831) 459-3264
- jbecking@ucsc.edu
- Jess Spencer
- Government Collections Coordinator
- (831) 459-5654
- jspencer@ucsc.edu
FDLP Policies
We provide free public access to all publications received through the Federal Depository Library Program . Services are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please call the Circulation Desk at (831) 459-5185.
CD-ROM Policy
- The UCSC library is a depository for Federal and State publications, and receives CD-ROMs from many of their agencies. All CD-ROMs are listed in CRUZCAT, the library catalog.
- Selected CD-ROMs are available on the Government Publications CD-ROM workstation, located in the Government Publications Reference Area. A CD-ROM installed on this workstation will show Gov Pubs Ref CD in the location field in CRUZCAT.
- CD-ROMs not available on this workstation may be installed by request. CD-ROMs which need to be installed will show Gov Pubs CD in the location field in CRUZCAT.
| If the CRUZCAT location says: | The CD-ROM is located here: |
|---|---|
| Gov Pubs Ref CD | Gov Pubs CD-Rom workstation |
| Gov Pubs CD | Gov Pubs: Request installation |
- Some CD-ROMs are issued with a publication, usually inside the back cover. If the publication circulates, the CD-ROM can be installed on a home computer. If the publication is identified as Library Use Only, the CD-ROM will need to be installed on a library computer.
- Request a CD-ROM installation:
- Installation requests for CD-ROM titles may be made via phone or email. CD-ROMs are usually installed within 24 hours (excluding weekends). However, it may take longer if there are unforeseen technical issues.
- Include the title of the CD-ROM and SuDoc (federal) or Caldoc (state) call number if known.
- Phone: 459-2347
- Email: govpubs@library.ucsc.edu
- Patrons will be notified via phone or email when the CD-ROM is installed. The notification message will include the machine number where the CD-ROM is installed.
- For help with CD-ROMs not issued through federal and state depository programs, refer to the Media Center page under "Services: CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Installation"
Updated June 09, 2008
Contact govpubs@library.ucsc.edu
