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Gov Docs: Training Resources: SuDoc

The resources listed in this guide are compiled for the assistance of the USA Marx Library staff and students in their daily processing and use of federal government information.

FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY

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

EXPLANATION OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES

SUDOC Online Tutorial
AALL/GODORT via Internet Archive Wayback Machine
--SuDoc Tutorial with 3 modules and an on-line test
Learning SuDocs Call Numbers
Michigan State U.
--SuDoc Basics
--SuDocs Call Number Quiz
--Shelving Exercises
A Guide to Interpreting SuDoc Classification Numbers
U. of Arkansas at Little Rock
SuDoc Classification System
West Texas A&M
Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) Introduction to the Classification Guidelines
FDLP
Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) Structure of the Classification Number
FDLP
GPO Classification Manual (1993)

TRAINING AIDS

Training Guide for SuDocs for Student Workers
USA Library's training guide for SuDoc Classification system.
(Last revised 8/22/16)

DOCUMENTS LINKS