Welcome to the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library’s page of government information resources and databases.
The Supreme Court Law Library is designated Federal Depository Library #0381. As such, the library participates in the Federal Depository Library Program and receives materials from the Government Publishing Office. Materials and reference services are available free of charge to all users of government information in accordance with Title 44 of the U.S. Code. Most print items are located on the 3rd floor for retrieval by staff and some are available for check out. Microform items are located in the Library Basement. Many online documents are available from links in the library’s catalog. Assistance with government publications is available at the Reference Desk or via telephone or email.
Search the Online Library Catalog for print, online, electronic, and microfiche items.
The FDLP also offers LibGuides and digital government materials that are available on GovInfo.
Basic Collection
Titles included in the Basic Collection are vital sources of information that support the public’s right to know about the workings and essential activities of their Federal Government. The Basic Collection serves as a good source when developing and maintaining a depository collection. Information found here includes the United States Code, the Statistical Abstract, the Social Security Handbook, the Budget of the U.S. Government, and many other useful and interesting resources.
Access information about the FDLP’s Basic Collection: https://libguides.fdlp.gov/fdlp-basic-collection
Tutorials and Learning Guides
Learning SuDoc Call Numbers (from Michigan State University Libraries): https://lib.msu.edu/gov/for-libns
Federal Court Role and Structure (from United States Federal Courts): https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure
Federal Register (via Arizona State University, Ross-Blakley Law Library) :
Finding Government Info with GovInfo (via Utah State University):
Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov (via U.S. Census Bureau):
Needs & Offers
Needs and offers information is coming soon.
News & Events
News and events will be added as they occur.
Useful Resources
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government (from Government Publishing Office)
Checklist of United States Public Documents, 1789-1909, Third Edition Revised and Enlarged, Volume 1, Lists of Congressional and Departmental Publications (from University of North Texas Digital Library)
Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
Opinions – U.S. Federal Courts (from GovInfo)
50-State Agency Databases (from the American Library Association Government Documents Round Table, ALA GODORT)