Key Sites

• Databases
  • Catalog of US Government Publications
    Search for US government information products available through the Federal Depository Library Program. The Catalog can be used to locate a depository library that receives a particular product.
  • EDGAR Database
    Searchable database on company filing information and other related data.
  • Environmental Research Center - Databases
    Collection of four databases: National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System, National Ballast Information Clearinghouse Database, Aquatic Invasions Research Directory, and Neighborhood Nestwatch.
  • EPA Databases and Software
    Collection of databases on a variety of subjects such as enforcement and compliance, envirofacts, environmental data sets, scientific activities, and substance registry.
  • GPO
    GPO includes citations to government publications, including monographs, serials, maps and some audiovisuals. Database coverage includes topics such as finance, business, demographics, agriculture, medicine, and public health. GPO contains approximately 50 percent of the published government documents.
    • Access restrictions: Available to SWOSU students, faculty, and staff on and off-campus.
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory - Atomic and Molecular Databases
    Collection of databases on atomic data, molecular data, x-rays, and spectroscopy.
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory - High Energy Databases
    Collection of databases on astrophysics and astronomical phenomenon.
  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - Searchable Bibliography
    Searchable bibliography citing more than 6,000 publications by the STRI staff.
• Directories
  • ODL Federal Government Information Directory
    The Oklahoma Department of Libraries' directory of federal government resources.
• Guides and Information Resources
  • Calculators for Investors
    Calculators to assist in various areas of financial investment.
  • Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
    Electronic publication created by the U.S. Department of Defense to define military terminology.
  • Electronic Indexes and Archive of Articles on Intelligence Analysis and Operations
    Searchable index on 400 unclassified and declassified intelligence articles covering the period 1955 to 1976..
  • Factbook on Intelligence
    Electronic publication on the Central Intelligence Agency including the agency's history.
  • Glossary of Social Security Terms
    Electronic glossary of social security terminology.
  • NASA Multimedia
    Collection of NASA images, videos, NASA TV, and interactive webpages.
  • National Space Science Data Center
    NSSDC provides multidiscipline data and information services, including a large digital data archive from past NASA space science missions along with directories, catalogs, and access to widely distributed science data resources.
  • National Environmental Publications Information System (NEPIS)
    NEPIS provides concept-based, interactive retrieval search for document collections based on their full-text content.
  • Postage Calculator
    Calculator to determine domestic, internationl and business postage rates and estimated delivery times.
  • Social Security Handbook
    Electronic publication containing the provisions of the Social Security Act, regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions.
  • US Government Manual
    Electronic publication providing comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees.
  • US Tax Forms
    Download federal tax forms from the Internal Revenue Service web site.  See Oklahoma Government Information and Statistics for Oklahoma tax forms.
  • USAJOBS
    The U.S. Government's official site for federal  jobs and employment information. Provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management.
  • World Factbook
    Detailed data on more than 260 countries. For each country, map and flag, geographic, population, government, economic, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issue information is provided.
  • Zip Code Lookup
    A locating service for zip codes in the United States and its territories.
• Internet Search Tools
  • Federal Web Locator
    Fast access to US government web sites.
  • Fedworld
    An online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the federal government.
  • FirstGov
    The US government's directory of federal web sites. Arranged by topic, such as science, environment, business, and benefits.
  • InfoMine
    Organized access to university level research and educational tools on the Internet with a notable selection of government information.