The MSU Billings Library has been a selective depository library in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1958. The collection provides access to government information in print, electronic, and microform formats. The MSU Billings Library is also a State of Montana Depository Library. The collection includes governments information at national, regional, state, county, and city levels.
There are a number of libraries in Montana that are a part of the Federal Depository Library Program. A listing of these participating libraries can be found at Federal Depository Libraries.
The Government Information Research Guide at the University of Montana and the Government Documents Research Guide at Montana State University also contain a lot of helpful information and links.
November is Aviation History Month, a time to celebrate the incredible advancements in aviation and the pioneers who made it possible. From the Wright brothers’ historic flight to the supersonic jets of today, aviation has revolutionized how we travel, communicate, and explore the world.
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are often credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful motor-operated airplane. Their groundbreaking achievement in 1903 marked the beginning of a new era, paving the way for the development of modern aviation.
First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane, from the National Park Service, offers a comprehensive history of the Wright Brothers. It vividly depicts the brothers’ distinct personalities, while a series of graphic features trace their progress towards developing a practical flying machine. The book also features a foreword by astronaut John Glenn and a colorful foldout illustrating the 1903 Wright Flyer.
Today, aviation continues to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Aviation has become integral to our lives, from commercial airliners to military aircraft and drones to spacecraft. As we reflect on the past, let’s also look forward to the future of flight and its exciting possibilities.
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Most of the recently published government publications are available online. As time and funding permits, older documents are being digitized and available online as well. Even though many documents are available electronically, the MSU Billings Library has a selected print collection of government documents including, books, reports, pamphlets, and maps. Our government documents focus on Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. This collection is open to the public during library hours. The collection uses the Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) Classification System.
Govinfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
The CGP is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available.
The Montana History Portal provides access to digital collections and items related to Montana's cultural heritage and government. These collections and items document the Montana experience. Many of these items are digitized copies of historic material, some items are contemporary. All serve as a resource for education, business, pleasure, and lifelong learning.
Research materials on the Black Freedom Struggle in the 20th Century from the perspective of the men, women, and sometimes even children who waged one of the most inspiring social movements in American history. Includes: NAACP Papers and federal government records, organizational records, and personal papers regarding the Black Freedom Struggle in the 20th Century.
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