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FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY

The University of South Alabama (USA) Libraries have been a Federal Depository since 1968.

DOCUMENTS LINKS

LIBRARY LINKS

Marx Library Homepage
SOUTHcat (USA Libraries Catalog)
SOUTHcat is the catalog for the libraries at the University of South Alabama. Use this to find records for books, electronic books, media items, and government documents in our collection.
Databases & E-Reference
The list of electronic databases and reference sources subscribed to by the Marx Library. Use this link to find newspaper, magazine, and academic journal articles from a variety of sources.
Our Journal/E-Book List
The list of newspapers, magazines, and journals subscribed to by the library. Use this to search a specific periodical or to locate a citation.
Ask a Librarian
Contact information for the reference department at the Marx Library. Includes phone, email, and live chat information.
Library Hours

Research Aids

Locating the Law: A Handbook for Non-Law Librarians [6th ed., 2019]
Southern California Association of Law Librarians (SCALL) [225 pgs]
From Slip Law to United States Code: A Guide to Federal Statutes for Congressional Offices
U.S. Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, 2023 [14 pgs]

General Information -- Alabama

Alabama Legislature: House of Representatives
Main Web site
Alabama Legislature: Senate
Alabama Legislative Acts Search Options
--Search all legislative acts from 1987 to the present. Search by Act number, Bill number, Legislative author, Description, Subject and Act year.
Code of Alabama 1975
Main Web site
--Listed by title (subject)
Constitution of Alabama - 1901
Main Web site
Sections: 1-287
Amendments: 1-948
Alabama Administrative Code
Main Web site
--Listed by title (agency)
Supreme Court of Alabama
Main Web site
Alabama Appellate Courts
Main Web site
Alabama Judicial System
Main Web page
HeinOnline: National Survey of State Laws
Topic arrangement of state laws with Code citation, definition, penalty.

General Information -- Federal

Code of Federal Regulations (Annual Edition)
Government Publishing Office
1996 - Present
Commonly Requested U.S. Laws and Regulations
USA.gov
Court Locator
United States Courts
EDGAR
US Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Register
Main Web site
Federal Trade Commission
Main Web site
HeinOnline
Main Web site
Quick Links and Sources to U.S. Court Opinions
Law Librarian's Society of Washington, DC
United States Constitution
Library of Congress
United States Courts
Main Web site
US Securities and Exchange Commission
Main Web site

Government Documents Librarian & Depository Coordinator

Vicki Tate

Email Me

Contact:

Marx Library RM 222
University of South Alabama
5901 USA Dr. N.
Mobile, AL 36688

251-460-7024

Subjects: Government Documents

LibGuide Information

This LibGuide was originally created by Paula Webb and is currently being updated by Vicki Tate. If you have any questions regarding content, email: vtate@southalabama.edu

Gov Docs: Legal: General Information