Most government documents are housed in open stacks or in microform and CD-ROM cabinets. Maps published by government are kept in map cases on the first floor of the library. Our Web site includes direct links and search engines for many thousands of government Web sites. Since 1962 the library has been a Congressionally-designated depository for U. S. publications.
Documents are available to all.
Most documents may be borrowed. The libraries of the College of Charleston and Charleston Southern University are also federal depositories. Just ask the Library Reference staff if you need assistance in finding or using government materials.