Welcome to Portland State Library's Government and Map Information page. Our physical collections are located on the fourth floor of Millar Library and include official documents from federal, state, and local sources as well as a variety of atlases and maps. Additional local, state and federally-produced government documents are found throughout the general collection.
Federal Information
Having served as a federal depository library since 1965 and the regional depository library from 1973 through 2008, the Library offers a wealth of information created by Federal agencies such as the Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and Dept of Transportation, as well as select Congressional Commissions, Committees, and Boards. These print and microfiche publications are complemented by a growing number of publications available electronically. A search in the Library's online catalog is a great way to find traditional publications such as books, technical reports, census publications, congressional hearings, and many more. Numerous information portals and gateways exist to help you explore electronic sources of government information.
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Regional, State, and Local Government Information
You can find traditional regional, state and local publications such as pamphlets, books, and technical reports by searching the Library's online catalog. Gateways such as the Pacific Northwest State and Local Resources website maintained by University of Washington Libraries and the Library's Oregon, State and Local research guide take you to additional information resources, many freely available.
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Map Collection
The Map Collection of Portland State University is located in the southeast corner of the 4th floor of the Branford Price Millar Library. It is a working collection consisting of atlases, topographic maps, aeronautical and nautical charts, geological maps, thematic maps, and travel maps of the World and the United States. More information is available ...
Public Comment Documents
Since 2003, the Portland State Library has made available for public view and comment documents on the Hanford Site clean up efforts and the Umatilla Chemical Depot weapon destruction program. Occasionally, other publicly- and privately-held organizations request comments from citizens whose lives will be affected by their activities.