Government Documents Collection and
Federal Depository Library
A Federal depository library since 1973, the government documents collection is located in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at the Main Library. This collection contains United States government publications regarding a variety of subjects from legal information and statistics to health and consumer resources. Use of this collection is free and open to the public, and most materials can be checked out with a valid public library card. When looking for specific documents or subjects, you can search the Davenport Public Library online catalog or click here for more help locating government publications. Library staff are also happy to assist in finding information and can be reached at 563.326.7844 or by clicking on the "Ask a Question" link on the left.
There is also a great deal of government information and publications online. Follow the links below for online government information resources and guides on how to locate government information.
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Tax Forms and Information
Voter and Election Information
Children’s Resources
About the Federal Depository Library Program and How to Search for Government Publications
Frequently Used Forms and Websites
Family Law Self-Help Forms and Instructions Includes forms for Divorce and Child Support Modification
Iowa Workforce File an Unemployment Insurance Claim
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal Tax Forms
Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time
Form 1040X Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Iowa Department of Revenue Iowa Individual Income Tax Forms
Iowa 1040V Iowa Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher
Iowa 1040X Amended Iowa Individual Income Tax Return
Current Issues in Government Information
New Era of Responsibility US Budget for Fiscal Year 2011
Presidential Cabinet The cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments
New Members - Pictoral Directory for the 111th Congress
H.R. 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act
United States Census 2010 Go to the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance to request a lost or replacement form