The largest archive of U.S. and U.K. government primary sources for academic libraries
Protecting research continuity with reliable access to essential sources
Academic libraries face a significant challenge: government websites frequently change or remove content during administration transitions and reorganizations, threatening access to critical primary sources.
ProQuest Government Documents offers the largest archive of U.S. and U.K. government primary sources for libraries, spanning from 1660 to present day, complemented by global statistics.
This single subscription delivers exceptional value by bringing together collections previously available only through separate purchases.
Supporting teaching and learning at every level
ProQuest Government Documents provides specialized research features that support users at all levels:
Topic pages with helpful timelines offer guided entry points for students new to government research
Compiled case histories support legal and historical research
Interactive policy timelines visualize how issues have evolved through legislation and court decisions
These features enhance teaching and learning across disciplines including law, political science, history, economics, and public policy.
Collections:
U.K. Government Collection (1660-present): Parliamentary papers, debates and petitions
U.S. Congressional Collection (1789-present): Congressional hearings, Serial Set and related materials
U.S. Government Insight Collection (1789-present): Integrated document histories connecting lawmaking, implementation and interpretation
U.S. Executive Branch Policy Documents Collection (1789-present): Agency reports, regulatory records and policy statements
Statistical Collection (1878-present): U.S. and global statistics enabling data-driven research
