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Trillian Hosticka and Angie Taliaferro
This library is a Congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the Government information is guaranteed by public law.
Shannon Library is the Regional Federal Depository Library for Virginia, and a depository for Virginia, the United Nations, and the European Union. Government documents can be checked out like other library materials. Knowledgeable staff are happy to assist you in your research.
UVA's Shannon Library recently completed a multi-year renovation. Post-renovation, many of our government documents will remain in off-site storage, but can quickly be brought to grounds if requested through our online catalog. Government Documents in the renovated library are located in room 130 (1st floor, in the north-east corner). There are information desks on the 4th and 2nd floor that can help you navigate the space.
Use the Online Catalog, Virgo, to determine the location of documents and submit requests: https://search.lib.virginia.edu/
If you have any questions, please use the Ask A Librarian chat function or e-mail library@virginia.edu .