The government documents collection of Pius XII Memorial Library is a separate collection of publications received from the U.S. Government Printing Office through the Federal Depository Library Program. As one of approximately 1,250 depository libraries, Pius Library selects categories of government publications which are sent to the library free of charge. In return for this free receipt of publications, Pius Library provides access and reference service for the collection as well as space and maintenance for the materials. Access to the depository collection is guaranteed to all citizens by law (Title 44, Chapter 19 United States Code).

Our collection includes items in various formats: paper, microfiche, CD-ROMs, and maps. Pius Library's government document collection is more than 800,000 volumes strong and most notably includes the following: more than 6000 volumes of the Congressional Serial Set, a complete run of the American State Papers and the Congressional Globe, 18th and 19th Century Census materials, and a large selection of NACA and NASA documents.

Pius Library is a selective depository library, meaning the library only selects those categories which best meet the needs of our patrons. Currently, Pius Library selects approximately 50% of available items. Ellis Library at the University of Missouri-Columbia is the Regional Depository and selects 100% of all depository items and is responsible for the development and maintenance of historical document collections throughout the state.

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