Government Sources

November 8-14

The government sources have been my favorite of the class this semester. There is so much great information available to enhance the lives of readers. This information can be used to help library users evaluate information they see in the news. Our society is so focused on instant news that the accountability for reporting is weak. Hype and public opinion grow as fast as fire and these sites can bring clarity and facts to the situation. Our society needs to be informed about their government and can use these sites to make informed decisions. It is important for teachers and librarians to educate students on how to use these sites to learn about our local and state government in order to build a strong future. Tanner has had trouble finding a direction to pursue his job search in Government Administration but using the Federal Register can assist him to finding goverment agencies to apply with. Librarians have an obligation to educate people about these sources for the betterment of our society.