Presents an annotated bibliography of approximately 630 sources of government information on: United States, foreign, international, and intergovernmental information policy; publications, information sources, and archives; technology and automated processes; intellectual property; educational curricula; and general information. (AEF)

Describes the technological advances needed to reduce the costs of CD-ROM applications enough to encourage increased federal sector use of the technology to reduce paperwork. An accompanying chart details the capacity, characteristics, costs, and applications of six common distribution media used in electronic publishing. (KRN)

Examines the issue of whether or not federal government-generated databases reside in the public domain. Discusses a 1973 Supreme Court decision (Williams & Wilkins v. The United States), the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, and terms and conditions listed on various government databases. (MES)

In the United States, a number of federal laws establish requirements that electronic government (e-government) information and services be accessible to individuals with disabilities. These laws affect e-government Web sites at the federal, state, and local levels. To this point, research about the accessibility of e-government Web sites has…

This annotated bibliography about health care reform is an attempt to list all federal government publications that focus on the topic, that have been issued since January, 1989, and that are held by U.S. Government Depository Libraries. The sources of the publications include: the Office of the President, the Department of Labor, the Department…

This guide is intended as an introduction to published government information on the issue of terrorism. The selections are meant to indicate the range of the abundance of materials available and the variety of government agencies concerned with the topic. Devoted to the general topic of government information, the initial sections of the guide…

Classification of government documents (confidential, secret, top secret) is a system used by the executive branch to, in part, protect national security and foreign policy interests. The systematic use of classification markings with precise definitions was established during World War I, and since 1936 major changes in classification have…

The Committee on Science and Technology of the National Academy of Sciences recommends that a Council for Science and Technology be established as a staff agency in the Executive Office of the President. The Council would consist of at least three full-time members drawn from the sciences, engineering, and related fields. They would be appointed…

This handbook is designed primarily as a general orientation aid, not an operation manual. It presents the background (mainly regulatory) of Federal procurement work, details, devices and tactics found to be successful, and calls attention to special sources of supply. Although planned as an aid for librarians who are engaged in Federal…

The Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, to which was referred the joint resolution (S.J.Res.40) to authorize and request the President to call a White House Conference on Library and Information Services in 1976, reports favorably thereon with amendments and recommends that the joint resolution as amended, do pass. The Committee does not look…

Selected United States Government documents available on microfilm from University Microfilms are listed in this annotated catalog. Many of these documents were originally published by the U.S. Government Printing Office and issued to depository libraries across the country. Others were published by private printers and may not be considered part…

This government publication covers hearings regarding the amendment to Title IX on prohibition of sex discrimination, referred to as the "Tower Amendment" (Sept. 16-18, 1975). Testimoney by those interested in supporting and defeating this amendment is published in the form of papers, letters and signatures, and indicates the need for…

Discusses recent government policies that have led to increased problems of public access to information in general, and federal information in particular. Actions taken by the American Library Association are described, and suggestions are made for lobbying efforts by individuals. (CLB)

Overview of public access to government publications in terms of policy set by Reagan administration and Congress highlights Government Printing Office sales program, Freedom of Information Act, and Title 44 "United States Code" revision. Research on government publication access in depository collections and selected policy issues is…

Discusses a dilemma facing government documents librarians as a result of the multitude and complexity of presently available indexing aids to government publications: how to provide the library users with the means for understanding sophisticated access tools and enhanced collections. A 13-entry reference list is included. (Author/JL)