
Finding and Using U.S. Government Information
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Bethany Latham(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 18. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-1-5381-0715-7 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
Reviews / Votes
This 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 AlabamaMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
32 b/w illustrations; 8 tables; 11 textboxes
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
649 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-0715-7 (9781538107157)
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Person
Bethany Latham is a professor at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama with certification through the Government Publishing Office through its FDLP Coordinator Certificate Program. She has fifteen years of experience in the field of government information and electronic resources. In her capacity as electronic resources/documents librarian and federal depository coordinator at the Houston Cole Library, she manages a Federal Government information collection and performs government information reference, amongst other duties.
Content
Part 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
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