Health and safety issues, education, transportation, career choices, business and economic development, and environmental issues are just a few of the many areas in which government information can be useful. Since Maag Library and the Public Library are very different in terms of how their collections are arranged, refer to the sections below for assistance in navigating through the information-seeking process. There are thousands of official government agency web sites on the Internet.
Many agencies now publish reports directly to the Internet and no longer issue reports in print.
This information is free and accessible to the public. An Internet connection is required. Both depository libraries provide Internet access. Due to the vast amount of information available on the Internet, it is recommended that you begin your search with a search engine that looks for information only on government web sites. Government publications can be a valuable resource for papers and research projects.