Federal Depository Library

The USA Marx Library has been a member of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1968 and is one of 21 depository libraries in the state of Alabama. Our primary mission is to serve the needs of the faculty, students and staff at the University of South Alabama. We also serve the needs of the citizens of the 2nd Congressional District of Alabama, with emphasis on Mobile and Baldwin counties. This library is a congressionally-designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law. (Title 44 United States Code)

Marx Library University of South Alabama 5901 USA Drive North Mobile, AL 36688 Ph: (251) 460-7028webref@southalabama.edu

Government Documents

In the News--

The last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen, Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy, died on September 25, 2025, at the age of 100. Hardy was the youngest of the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first Black military pilots in the U.S. military. He served in World War II and later in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

For more information about the Tuskegee Airmen see the library's LibGuide -- Gov Docs: Tuskegee Airmen

Fall into Government Documents

Get ready to Fall into Government Documents! As the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change, it's the perfect time to find that autumnal spirit with the Government Documents Department. Cozy up with our newest display - featuring materials on bird migration, national park photos of beautiful fall foliage, and other autumn-themed treasures. You'll be amazed at the wonderful resources you can find.

We invite you now to browse some of our department’s fall resources, on display at the Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with its 3-page bibliography.

U.S. Constitution Day (Sept. 17, 2025)

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document for which they had spent months creating: the U.S. Constitution. For over 200 years, the Constitution has served as the supreme law of the land. It, along with the Bill of Rights and other amendments, defines our government and guarantees our rights. Each year, on September 17th, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

In observance of this occasion the Government Documents Department has a small display on 2nd Floor South of some of the federal government materials on the subject. There is a companion 7-page bibliography, highlighting additional resources. While visiting the display be sure to pick-up a free copy of a pocket Constitution.

Do you think you can pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? Give it a try at the “Welcome to the 2008 Civics Practice Test!” web site by taking a practice test. Then learn what is required to be a naturalized citizen by visiting the web page on “Becoming a U.S. Citizen through Naturalization.”