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Most State of Maine documents are located in a separate collection on the second floor of Glickman Library on the Portland campus. Education- and geology-related material are located on the first floor of the Gorham campus library, near the Reference Desk.

What Do The Collections Contain?

The Maine State Depository System distributes publications from most State agencies, including the State Legislature. The collection is comprised of annual reports, handbooks, rules & regulations, statistical reports, periodicals, special studies, etc.

How Do I Know If There Are Documents On My Topic?

URSUS (ursus.maine.edu), the catalog of the University of Maine System libraries, includes State of Maine documents held by USM. Look for URSUS locations Por Maine Doc and Gor Maine Doc. To the right of the location is the call number where the document can be found in the collection.

Can The Documents Be Checked Out Of The Library?

Yes, regular loan policies apply to Maine documents.

How Can I Get Additional Help?

Ask for help by clicking on Ask A Librarian or by phone: at Portland (780-4272) or Gorham (780-5344)

The seal of the State shall be a shield, argent, charged with a pine tree (americana, quinis ex uno folliculo setis) with a moose (cervus alces), at the foot of it, recumbent; supporters: on dexter side, a husbandman, resting on a scythe; on sinister side, a seaman, resting on an anchor.

In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield, shall be the name of the State in large Roman capitals, to wit: 

MAINE. 

The whole shall be surrounded by a crest, the North Star. The motto, in small Roman capitals, shall be in a label interposed between the shield and crest, viz.: -- DIRIGO.