Welcome

The mission of the Commerce Research Library is to promote resources and services that support the work of Commerce employees in the subject areas of business, economics, and trade, as well as legal and legislative information. Comprised of both print and electronic resources, the collection includes scholarly journals and current periodicals, legislative histories, government documents, and more. As a selective Federal Depository, the Commerce Research Library is open to the general public by appointment.

Services

• Reference and research assistance for all Commerce employees.
• Training for individuals or offices on specific resources or subject areas.
• Interlibrary loan services or assistance purchasing relevant materials if they are not already located within the collection.
• Wireless Internet access.
• Computer terminals available for Commerce employees.
• Study carrels and tables for individuals or small groups to work at, as well as projectors, monitors, and laptops for presentations.
• Lounge areas for reading or browsing current periodicals.

Hours of Operation 

Commerce Employees - Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00, with special accommodations available for employees who need to stay later.
General Public - By appointment only.

Contact Us

Phone: 202-482-1154
Email: research@doc.gov
Website: http://library.doc.gov