Library of Governmental Information The Library of Governmental Information collects, stores, and maintains studies, reports, monographs, periodicals, circulars printed materials, books, and other publications printed on or about the District government. The Library maintains in its holdings District of Columbia City Directories (1931-1957), Reports of the Board of Commissioners (1874-1960), Ellison Commission Report, Congressional Reports on the District of Columbia, and other related publications printed on the District of Columbia. You may request a DC Archives search by selecting the Public Records Research Request form or call the District of Columbia Library at (202) 671-1105 to schedule an appointment to access its onsite reports, studies, and publications.