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Local and regional government information is essential to government workers, corporate researchers, students, and many other citizens, but finding a city ordinance or a county report can be a daunting experience. This unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference guide offers strategies for locating local and regional government information, including what to look for, how and where to search, and what to expect.
Leading users through the labyrinth of records and reports available from a wide variety of sources, this guide provides tips on how to use sources effectively and efficiently in real-world research.
An accessible overview covers the different types of government documents, how local governments are organized, and how to contact government agencies and archives. The guide also describes the major general indexes and bibliographies covering local government information, including the
Index to Current Urban Documents and the
BRB Public Record Research System. Whether researching census records, looking up local laws and regulations, or determining eligibility for government assistance, this reference offers indispensable assistance.
List of contents
List of Illustrations
Access to Local Governmental Information
Forms of Local Government Structure
Municipal, County, and Regional Governmental Archives
Finding Local Government Information in General Indexes and Bibliographies
Finding Information on Municipal and County Codes
Finding Local Government Administrative Sources
Finding Information on Local Courts
Finding Local Census Information
Local Government Resources on Genealogy
Finding Information on Local Health Services
Finding Information on Crime and Criminals
Finding Local Government Map Resources
Finding Information on Parks and Museums
How to Find Local Governmental Information on Education
How to Find Local Governmental Environmental Information
Planning and Zoning
Finding Information on Transportation and Public Works
Budgets, Taxes, Revenue Sources
Small Business Loans, Grants, and Financial Assistance
About the author
Mary Martin is coordinator of the government publications collection and reference services at the Honnold Library, Claremont Colleges. She is the author of scholarly articles on government documents and serves as a member of the American Library Association's Government Documents Roundtable.
Summary
Local and regional government information is essential to government workers, corporate researchers, students, and many other citizens, but finding a city ordinance or a county report can be a daunting experience.
