Lamson Library: Government Websites and Information: Home

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)
A site for authentic government information, users can search many resources published in the Federal Register and the Congressional Record. New to this site? Take one of the webinars or tutorials.
Library of Congress
You can do so much on this website! Search the online catalog, look for primary source documents, find texts of bills and laws, treaties, etc.
Gov Spot
Offers links to government publications, new items, podcasts, and articles. It also provides quick links to state government websites.
Central Intelligence Agency
The site offers information on the CIA offices, satellite offices, news, and a library of publications. A Kids' Zone is also available for children and parents/educators.
The World Factbook
A subset of the CIA website, this site provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for over 200 countries. Great maps are included.
National Park Service
Provides detailed information about U.S. national parks as well as movies, webcam content, podcasts, and photo galleries of the American history, culture, and famous people. Also includes funding opportunities such as grants for preservation and development of outdoor recreation facilities.
NASA
A valuable resource to the latest space travel and aeronautics news and research.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Contains information about America's public lands.
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agency reports, information foods and nutrition, and organic agriculture can be found here.
U.S. Census Bureau
Contains history, state facts, and population statistics for states and cities in the United States.
U.S. Department of State
Excellent source for current news and information on countries and regions.
National Center for Education Statistics
This agency collects and analyzes data related to education. Many links to other websites.
Smithsonian
Includes links to current exhibits, research centers and cultural centers.
National Archives
A premier resource for exploring United State documents, photos, and records. Don't forget checking the archives of other countries, if needed.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
This site provides a wealth of information including many primary resource documents. Also includes the Holocaust Encyclopedia, online activities and exhibitions.

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