Description - United States Government Information: Policies and Sources by Peter Hernon
The first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to the information policies of the United States government, this important addition to the Library and Information Science Text Series helps you acquire important knowledge of government policy and how it is formulated. Unlocking the vast sources that the federal government generates and disseminates, the authors-distinguished experts in government information-show how to locate information produced since the founding of the government in the 18th century, and trace policies and sources from that time to the emergence of electronic government. A discussion of finding aids and legislative history is reinforced with ample examples in the text as well as with exercises and practice questions. In addition to covering the three branches of the government, the authors explain terminology and offer sources likely to provide relevant information on important affairs, such as presidential communication.
Chapters also cover the Freedom of Information Act and Declassified Records, administrative law, intellectual property, privacy protection, statistical sources, maps and geographical information systems, depository library programs, and electronic government. Of central importance, the text reflects changes in government information policy since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Designed to serve a wide audience, the book is supported by a companion CD-ROM (with study questions by Joe Morehead, key documents, tutorials, and exercises) and by a Website featuring URL updates (accessible via www.lu.com), making this an outstanding guide for those venturing into the vast realm of government information, activities, and sources. U.S. Government on the Web (Libraries Unlimited, 2001) by Peter Hernon, Robert E. Dugan, and John A. Shuler is an ideal companion to this title.
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