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Local and Regional Government Information
About this book
Local and regional government information is essential to government workers, corporate researchers, students, and many other citizens, but finding a city ordinance or a county report can be a daunting experience. This unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference guide offers strategies for locating local and regional government information, including what to look for, how and where to search, and what to expect. Leading users through the labyrinth of records and reports available from a wide variety of sources, this guide provides tips on how to use sources effectively and efficiently in real-world research. An accessible overview covers the different types of government documents, how local governments are organized, and how to contact government agencies and archives. The guide also describes the major general indexes and bibliographies covering local government information, including the Index to Current Urban Documents and the BRB Public Record Research System. Whether researching census records, looking up local laws and regulations, or determining eligibility for government assistance, this reference offers indispensable assistance.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- CHAPTER 1. Access to Local Government Information Mary Martin and Richard Gause
- CHAPTER 2. Forms of Local Government Structure Marianne Mason
- CHAPTER 3. Municipal, County, and Regional Government Archives Suzann Holland
- CHAPTER 4. Finding Local Government Information in General Indexes and Bibliographies Harriet Semmes Alexander
- CHAPTER 5. Finding Information on Municipal and County Codes Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 6. Finding Local Government Administrative Sources Denise Johnson
- CHAPTER 7. Finding Information on Local Courts Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 8. Finding Local Census Information Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 9. Local Government Resources on Genealogy Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 10. Finding Information on Local Health Services Maria Carpenter and Marie-Lise Shams
- CHAPTER 11. Finding Information on Crime and Criminals Michael J. Kaminski and Dan Stanton
- CHAPTER 12. Finding Local Government Map Resources Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 13. Finding Information on Parks and Museums Ann Ellis and Joan Goodbody
- CHAPTER 14. How to Find Local Governmental Information on Education Mary Martin
- CHAPTER 15. Finding Environmental Information Darcy Carrizales and Jim Church
- CHAPTER 16. Planning and Zoning Shawn W. Nicholson and Brian W. Rossmann
- CHAPTER 17. Finding Information on Transportation and Public Works Mark Anderson and Mark Gilman
- CHAPTER 18. Budgets, Taxes, and Revenue Sources Anna Levy and Deborah Mongeau
- CHAPTER 19. Small Business Loans, Grants, and Financial Assistance Sherry Engle Moeller
- Index
- About the Editor and Contributors