Government Information
Official government websites are a great place to find authoritative information, digital images, and primary source documents.
Outreach Librarian
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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.
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Library of CongressYou can do so much on this website! Search the online catalog, look for primary source documents, find texts of bills and laws, treaties, etc.
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Gov SpotOffers links to government publications, new items, podcasts, and articles. It also provides quick links to state government websites.
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Central Intelligence AgencyThe 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.
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The World FactbookA 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.
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National Park ServiceProvides 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.
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NASAA valuable resource to the latest space travel and aeronautics news and research.
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U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land ManagementContains information about America's public lands.
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U. S. Department of AgricultureAgency reports, information foods and nutrition, and organic agriculture can be found here.
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U.S. Census BureauContains history, state facts, and population statistics for states and cities in the United States.
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U.S. Department of StateExcellent source for current news and information on countries and regions.
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National Center for Education StatisticsThis agency collects and analyzes data related to education. Many links to other websites.
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SmithsonianIncludes links to current exhibits, research centers and cultural centers.
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National ArchivesA premier resource for exploring United State documents, photos, and records. Don't forget checking the archives of other countries, if needed.
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial MuseumThis site provides a wealth of information including many primary resource documents. Also includes the Holocaust Encyclopedia, online activities and exhibitions.
