Finding and Using U.S. Government Information: A Practical Guide for Librarians [Paperback]

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 settingsespecially those managing depository operations.This work covers both tangible and digital information produced by the US Federal Government in order to offer an overview of the subject and provide a subject-based ready-reference for the types of government information sources that can answer many questions commonly encountered by reference librarians.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 librarians 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 lÃâ