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Government data and resources are uniquely useful to researchers and other library users. But without a roadmap, sifting through the sheer quantity of information to find the right answers is foolhardy. The first edition of this text is well established as an essential navigational tool for both LIS students and professionals; now this newly revised, peer-reviewed update is even more attuned to new sources and types of government information and how best to locate them. Unmatched in its scope, this book covers such key topics as- the history of government information, from its colorful beginnings to the era of Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, and data breaches;- how to think like a government documents librarian in order to find information efficiently, plus other research tips;- all types of law resources and information, including public laws and the U.S. Code, Case Law and the judicial branch, and regulations;- Congressional literature, from bills and committee hearings to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set;- patents, trademarks, and intellectual property;- census data, educational information, and other statistical resources;- health information, with an in-depth look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the trend toward and impact of online medical records; and- science, environmental, and energy resources from agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.Exercises throughout the text support instruction, while the approachable and well-organized style make it ideal for day-to-day reference use.

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Library Journal Review

Hartnett (U.S. Documents librarian, Univ. of Washington, Seattle), Andrea L. Sevetson (ProQuest), and Eric Forte (OCLC) make navigating the government information landscape easier-and perhaps even fun. This is not a how-to guide; rather, it provides context for understanding how government information is created, organized, accessed. The first part provides background and introduces key resources, while the second explores primary areas such as health, education, statistics, and the environment. In addition to being jargon free and thoroughly cross-referenced, this volume offers extensive references to primary and secondary sources. Although the focus is the federal government, facts on local, state, and international resources are sprinkled throughout. VERDICT Appropriate for LIS students or for librarians who wish to develop their information-seeking skills and a great addition to all libraries. Nonlibrarians interested in learning more about the government will also find the material helpful.-Amanda Folk, Univ. of Pittsburgh Lib., Greensburg © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

Building upon the success of their first edition (2011), the three primary authors, Harnett (Univ. of Washington), Sevetson (ProQuest), and Forte (OCLC)--here serving double-duty as editors as well as authors--provide an updated examination of US government information resources. Consisting of 18 chapters with contributions by multiple other authors, the book is organized according to how practicing librarians might think about the materials and their uses rather than the structures of the issuing agencies or those of government documents collections. One prevailing theme is that all librarians work with government information at some point in their careers. The pooling of multiple authors' talents makes this second edition more expansive and diverse than the previous one. Given the plethora of material published by the US government, different (or updated) illustrations showing how these resources support learning would have added some needed zing to the compilation. A contribution to the literature on government publications and data resources, this volume is a must read for any policy researcher and student of librarianship and one that professionals will want to use in teaching students and other library patrons about the fundamentals of government information. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level through researchers/faculty; general readers; professionals/practitioners --Aimee C. Quinn, Central Washington University