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Finding and Using U.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide for Librarians: Practical Guides for Librarians

Autor Bethany Latham
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 18 mai 2018
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 Using U.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide will: oServe as a guide to the vast universe of government information, with a special focus on digital methods of delivery oProvide librarians with the tools they need to understand how government information is produced, organized, located, and accessed for most effectual use oFor 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 oWhile 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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781538107157
ISBN-10: 1538107155
Pagini: 180
Ilustrații: 32 b/w illustrations; 8 tables; 11 textboxes
Dimensiuni: 220 x 290 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Seria Practical Guides for Librarians

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Descriere

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 Using U.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide will: oServe as a guide to the vast universe of government information, with a special focus on digital methods of delivery oProvide librarians with the tools they need to understand how government information is produced, organized, located, and accessed for most effectual use oFor 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 oWhile 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


Cuprins

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

Recenzii

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.
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.
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.