The second edition of an award-winning text on government information for information professionals and those researching all branches of the US government.
A comprehensive textbook for library school courses on US government information, the second edition of Mastering United States Government Information can also be relied upon as a training tool for those new to the government documents community.
Written by Christopher C. Brown, coordinator of government documents at the University of Denver, this approachable book provides an introduction to all major areas of US government information. Including detailed information on all three branches of federal government as well as state and local government, this wide-ranging resource teaches readers to use census data, understand the regulatory process, cite government data, work with mapping and geographic information systems, and navigate intellectual property.
Important updates to the second edition include a robust look at Data.census.gov, further elaboration on bill tracking, and enhanced instructional tools for dealing with documents that will never change and the ever-changing discovery tools and web portals that have transformed access to these documents.
Examples throughout the text help users understand real-life information challenges, while exercises at the end of chapters help them become comfortable answering government information questions on their own. Several appendixes serve as quick reference sources. Students and practitioners will appreciate Brown's clear writing style and the breadth of information in this valuable resource.
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I can't recommend Chris Brown's Mastering United States Government Information enough. His mastery of this important topic is unparalleled, and his enthusiasm for it is infectious. He brings to life a subject that, in lesser hands, could seem dreadfully dull. Brown's work is the standard for which all other works on government information must be measured. * John Cannan, Faculty Scholarship Librarian & Legal Research Instructor, Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law * What entities make the law and what do their rules say? Who lives in the country and under what social and economic conditions? How are decisions made, and how are they implemented and enforced? Ready access to such information is essential to U.S. democracy, as are the librarians responsible for ensuring such access for the public. Written in an engaging and informative style, Christopher C. Brown's government information course in book form is as useful for the subject specialist as it is for the generalist in charge of government information by accident. * Emily Drabinski, Associate Professor, Queens College, City University of New York, USA * Mastering United States Government Information, Second Edition, is an indispensable resource for navigating the vast and ever-evolving landscape of federal government publications. Chris Brown is an expert whose clear explanations, practical strategies, and thorough coverage of legislative, executive, and judicial sources make his work an essential resource for libraries and anyone seeking to understand government information. This edition not only updates key research tools and methodologies but also emphasizes the critical role of government information professionals in ensuring access to public knowledge. Whether you're a librarian, researcher, student, or anyone seeking to understand government information, Brown's guide is an essential companion for mastering the complexities of U.S. government information. * Andrea M. Morrison and Jennifer Bryan Morgan, Library Faculty and Professors of Information and Library Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA *
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Höhe: 235 mm
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978-1-4408-8089-6 (9781440880896)
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Christopher C. Brown is Reference Librarian and Coordinator of Government Documents at the University of Denver, Main Library, USA.
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University of Denver, USA
Foreword to the First Edition
Foreword to the Second Edition
Introduction to the First Edition
Introduction to the Second Edition
1. The Shape of Government Information
Equal Access to Information
Government Information
Acquiring Government Information
Using Google to Find Government Information
Social Media as Government Information
Hathitrust, Internet Archive, and Government Publications
Quick Hints
Exercises
References
2. Federal Information Dissemination
First Era: Early Printing and the U.S. Congressional Serial Set
Second Era: The Federal Depository Library Program
Third Era: Online Dissemination
Summing Up the Three Eras
General Tools and Finding Aids
Quick Hints
Exercises
References
3. Legislative Branch Information Sources
The Constitution
Congressional Publications Generally
Bills and Resolutions
House and Senate Journals
Proceedings and Debates of Congress
Reports and Documents
Reports
Documents
Hearings
Committee Prints
Laws of the United States
Additional Congressional Publications
Congress.Gov
Commercial Guides to Congress
Quick Hints
Exercises
References
4. Legislative History Research
Researching the Document Trail
Sources of Legislative Histories
Major Primary Sources of Legislative History
Outcome Studies and Legislative Histories
Review of Legislative History Research
Legislative History Case Studies
Resources
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
5. Documents of the Presidency
Presidential Issuances
Sources of Presidential Issuances
Presidential Messages and General Publications
Social Media and the Presidency
Treaties and Other International Agreements
Presidential Libraries
Quick Hints
Exercises
References
6. Executive Branch Information Sources
Proquest Executive Branch Documents
Annual Reports of Executive Agencies
Executive Office of the President
Budget of the United States Government
Economic Report of the President
Executive Branch Information Resources
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
7. The Regulatory Process
The Regulatory Process
The Unified Agenda
Federal Register (Fr)
Code of Federal Regulations (Cfr)
Correlating Fr and Crf
Other Administrative Law Resources
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
8. Judicial Branch Information Sources
Commercialization of Legal Resources
The Judiciary
Searching for Cases
Supreme Court Opinions
Other Case Materials
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
9. Statistical Sources (Not Including Census)
Basic Statistical Starting Strategies
Diving into Statistical Databases
Historical Statistical Research
Executive Branch Statistical Agencies
Legislative Branch Statistical Sites
Judicial Branch Statistical Sites
Print Tools, Statistical and Census
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
10. Census Basics and Background
The Census and Reapportionment
History of the Decennial Census
Census Background Considerations
Census Geographies
Other Census Publications
State Data Centers
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
11. Census Data for People and Housing
Understanding Data Structures
Decennial Census Versus American Community Survey
Race and Ethnicity
Print Census Resources
Data.Census.Gov
Third-Party Statistical tools
Microdata and Pums
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
12. Economic Census and Related Business Data
Economic Census Background
Economic Census Data Online
International Trade Statistics
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
13. Mapping and Geographic Information Systems
Map Basics
Census Bureau Maps
USGS Maps
NOAA Maps
Other Map Locations and Websites
Resources
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
14. Federal STEM Information
Technical Reports
Medical Information
Government Standards
Government Data
Government Images
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
15. Intellectual Property, Secrets, and Declassified Information
Intellectual Property
Secret, Declassified, and Unpublished Government Information
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
16. State and Local Government Information
State Government Web Content
Local Government Web Content
Quick Tips
Exercises
References
17. Citing Government Publications
Citing Executive Branch Materials
Executive Agency Publications
Citing Legislative Branch Materials
Citing Judicial Branch Materials
Appendix A Superintendent of Documents Classification System
Appendix B Congress/Year Table
Appendix C Foreign Government Internet Domains
Appendix D Acronyms
Appendix E Correspondences Between U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations
Appendix F Selected Major Federal Databases
