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The library catalog does not include listings for many government materials or maps in our collection. To get started, ask for assistance at our Reference Desk, contact us or use our research guides:
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All library computers have GIS software installed. An oversized scanner is available and can be used with staff assistance. A plotter printer is available in the Information Commons.
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View more than 300 World War II-era posters issued by various U.S. government agencies. They represent the government's effort, through art, illustration and photographs, to unite the American people in a time of adversity. See the collection.
The League of Nations existed from 1919 to 1946 and the 260 documents in this digital collection focus on the founding of the League, international statistics published by the League, and the League's work toward international disarmament. Begin browsing the digital collection.