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When searching for government information, it’s important to distinguish whether you’re seeking information about government or by the government. Browsing through the J call number area will turn up all types of resources on government; JA (documents), JS (local government). The following keywords will guide you finding information about government. If you’re searching for information published by the government, you may search for the publishing agency as an author (i.e. Central Intelligence Agency).
Subject Search
Political science, politics, names of countries and
“politics and government“ ( Russia politics and government)
Keyword Search
Government, government information, politics,
political, jurisdiction and government ( Virginia government)
You may also access e-books through netLibrary, a virtual library which contains over 20,000 full-text electronic books. These full-text e-books may be viewed and searched online and sections may be printed for your research needs. In order to access this virtual library, you must first create an account from on-campus. Click here for an online tutorial.
Reference Works
Dictionary of Politics and Government
The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science
Reader's Companion to the American Presidency
Databases
You may access the following databases from any computer workstation on campus. For off-campus access, please follow the instructions found on the library’s homepage under “Off-Campus Access Instructions” or click here for an online tutorial.
LexisNexis Congressional is the most comprehensive online resource for Congressional hearings, legislation, history and legal research.
Military & Government Collection covers current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government by providing cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals.
Academic Search Complete is a valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database.
MasterFILE Premier is composed of full text journal and magazine articles, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection.
Websites
Local Government Resources
State and Local Governments on the Net directory of official state, county, and city websites.
State Government Resources
Council of State Governments provides links to government sponsored Internet sites in each state.
Virginia.gov - The Official Commonwealth of Virginia Home Page
Virginia General Assembly find laws, bills, and resolutions
Virginia Department of Taxation tax forms and publications
Federal Government Resources
American FactFinder furnishes population, housing, economic and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau
FedStats Home Page - gateway to statistics from over 100 government agencies
FirstGov.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal - official gateway to all governmental agency websites
GPO Access Home Page - the Government Printing Office official website that provides links to congressional bills, laws, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, and Supreme Court decisions.
Historical U.S. Documents includes the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and more.
Internal Revenue Service – find federal tax forms and publications
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Project VoteSmart provides information and voting records for political candidates and elected officials.
Science.gov : Government Science Portal access to scientific and technical information from the federal government.
STAT-USA provides vital economic, business, and international trade information from the U.S. Government.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S . is a compendium of statistics on social and economic conditions in the U.S.
Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection Home allows one to search current and historic decisions
Supreme Court of the United States
THOMAS – Legislative Information on the Internet full-text database of major legislation, roll call votes, historical documents, and more.
Census Bureau Home Page – census data for the U.S.
International Government Resources
The World Factbook provides information on countries around the world
EmbassyWorld lists websites to embassies and consulates worldwide
Worldwide Government Websites a comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the Internet.
If you have questions regarding any of these resources or need assistance finding
additional information, please Ask a Librarian.