Description
Book SynopsisThe 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 Using U.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 delivery -Provide librarians with the tools they need to understand how government information is produced, organized, located, and accessed for most effectual use -For 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 resources -While 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
Trade ReviewThis book is a straightforward source that will provide useful information and insight to those librarians who do not work in their libraries’ Government Documents Department, yet have to help patrons locate and use government information. . . Recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *
Written in an approachable tone, with real-life examples from the reference desk, Finding and Using U.S. Government Information is an incredibly useful guide for those who are new to government information sources, as well as those who could use a refresher course. -- Valerie Glenn, Federal Documents Analyst, HathiTrust
Bethany Latham provides a comprehensive overview of the landscape in which US government information resides, as well as roadmap to specific resources that will be of help to librarians working with government information. This is a must-have for librarians in both the public and academic settings—especially those managing depository operations. -- Kevin W. Walker, Associate Professor, University Libraries, Head of Assessment & Government Information, The University of Alabama
Table of ContentsPart I: Background and Context Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Types of Government Information Chapter 3: Approaches to the Research Process Part II: How to Find and Use Government Information Chapter 4: General Resources, Search Engines, and Tools Chapter 5: Business, Economics, and Labor Chapter 6: Census and Housing Chapter 7: Education Chapter 8: Environment Chapter 9: Geographical Information Systems, Maps, and Other Cartographic Materials Chapter 10: Health, Medical, and Consumer Information Chapter 11: Intellectual Property Chapter 12: Legislation, Law, Jurisprudence, and Criminal Justice Chapter 13: Scientific, Technical, and Statistical Information Part III: Collection Management and Professional Development Chapter 14: Tips for Government Information Collection Development Chapter 15: Professional Development and Continuing Education
