What is a government document?
According to the Federal Library Depository Act of 1962, a government document is defined as “informational matter which is published as an individual document at government expense, or as required by law” (44 U.S.C. ยง 1901) In general, most publications issued by government agencies are considered government documents. These publications may be produced in a variety of formats, including printed paper, microfiche, and audiovisual materials. In recent years, government information resources have been expanded to include computerized formats such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and Internet sites.
