Finding and Using U.S. Government Information
eBook - ePub

Finding and Using U.S. Government Information

A Practical Guide for Librarians

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Finding and Using U.S. Government Information

A Practical Guide for Librarians

About this book

The United States Federal Government produces a massive trove of valuable information – but these resources are often difficult to locate and utilize, requiring the addition of another layer of cognizance and expertise to the librarian's traditional skill set. Finding and UsingU.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide will:
Serve as a guide to the vast universe of government information, with a special focus on digital methods of deliveryProvide librarians with the tools they need to understand how government information is produced, organized, located, and accessed for most effectual useFor those new to the government information landscape and government information specialists alike, this volume will also offer an annotated listing by subject which can serve as a ready-reference tool for some of the most widely-useful government information resourcesWhile geared primarily towards reference and instruction librarians, acquisitions and collection development librarians may also find this book useful in making purchasing decisions in light of resources freely available from the US Federal Government

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. Part I: Background and Context
  4. Chapter 1: Introduction to Government Information
  5. Chapter 2: Types of Government Information
  6. Chapter 3: Approaches to the Research Process
  7. Part II: How to Find and Use Government Information
  8. Chapter 4: General Resources, Search Engines, and Tools for Locating Government Information
  9. Chapter 5: Business, Economics, and Labor
  10. Chapter 6: Census and Housing Data
  11. Chapter 7: Education
  12. Chapter 8: Environment
  13. Chapter 9: Geographical Information Systems, Maps, and Other Cartographic Materials
  14. Chapter 10: Health, Medical, and Consumer Information
  15. Chapter 11: Intellectual Property
  16. Chapter 12: Legislation, Law, Jurisprudence, and Criminal Justice
  17. Chapter 13: Scientific, Technical, and Statistical Information
  18. Part III: Collection Management and Professional Development
  19. Chapter 14 Tips for Collection Development
  20. Chapter 15: Professional Development and Continuing Education
  21. About the Author