Table of Contents

Quick Guide to Primary Government Web Sites and Finding Aids Preface About the Editor Introduction Using the United States Government Internet Manual Scope Organization How to Use this Book Government Online with Social Media What Can You Find at Agency Web Sites? What to Watch for in 2012 Freedom of Information Act Organization Charts Chapter 1: Finding Aids Government Sources Other Sources Chapter 2: Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry Agriculture Fishing Forestry Chapter 3: Business and Economics Business and Industry Consumer Information Economics Federal Reserve System Finance International Trade Money Chapter 4: Culture and Recreation Arts Culture History Libraries Museums Recreation Reference Chapter 5: Defense and Intelligence Armed Forces Defense Operations Defense Research Homeland Security Intelligence Military Morale and Welfare Chapter 6: Demographics and Sociology Census and Statistics Demographic Groups Chapter 7: Education Adult Education Curriculum Early Childhood Education Education Funding Education Policy Education Research and Statistics Elementary and Secondary Education Higher Education International Education Kids' Pages Teaching Chapter 8: Employment Employment Law Employment Statistics Jobs Labor-Management Relations Workplace Conditions Chapter 9: Energy Alternative and Renewable Fuels Energy Policy and Information Fossil and Nuclear Fuels Utilities Chapter 10: Engineering and Technology Communications Engineering Technology Chapter 11: Environment and Nature Environmental Law Environmental Policy Environmental Protection Environmental Science Geography Natural Resources Pollutants and Waste Weather Chapter 12: Government and Politics Democracy Government Administration Government Business Government Employees Government Finance Government Information Government Services Intergovernmental Relations Public Policy Chapter 13: Health and Safety Conditions and Treatment Health Care Finance Health Occupations Health Policy and Promotion Health Research Medical Information Medicine and Medical Devices Nutrition Safety Chapter 14: International Relations Arms Control Country Information Diplomacy Foreign Policy International Migration and Travel International Relations Chapter 15: Law and Law Enforcement Areas of Law Courts and the Judicial System Crime and Enforcement Laws and Legal Information Chapter 16: Legislative Branch Congress Congressional Support Agencies Legislative Information Chapter 17: Presidency Current Administration Presidential Information Chapter 18: Science and Space Life Sciences National Laboratories Physical Sciences Science Agencies and Policy Scientific and Technical Information Space Chapter 19: Social Welfare Child Welfare Economic Development Housing Social Services Volunteerism and Charities Chapter 20: Transportation Aviation Maritime Transportation Mass Transit Surface Transportation Transportation Policy and Research Transportation Safety Appendixes Appendix A: Members of Congress Appendix B: Congressional Committees Index

About the Author

Shana Hertz Hattis has worked extensively with government-related sources and information during her career as an editor and analyst. Her experience includes publishing roles with Bernan Associates, Richey International, and other periodical and communications sources.