Utah Libraries » Government Information http://utahlibraries.org Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:51:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Scholarships for E-Government Librarians http://utahlibraries.org/scholarships_egovernment_librarians/ http://utahlibraries.org/scholarships_egovernment_librarians/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:09:11 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=993 The Center for Library and Information Innovation at the iSchool at the University of Maryland College Park, in partnership with the Government Information Online Initiative and the University of Illinois at Chicago, is accepting applications for 20 Master of Library Science (MLS) scholarships. The scholarships are for a new online MLS program focused on e-government . . . → Read More: Scholarships for E-Government Librarians]]> http://utahlibraries.org/scholarships_egovernment_librarians/feed/ 0 Law Library Celebrates National Library Week http://utahlibraries.org/law-library-celebrates-national-library-week/ http://utahlibraries.org/law-library-celebrates-national-library-week/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:51:05 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=749 In commemoration of National Library Week, the Utah State Law Library will be offering a number of classes and tours at the Matheson Courthouse (April 13-16, 2009).

Introduction to Resources for Self-Represented Parties

The class introduces the resources available for people representing themselves in court, including how to find an attorney, legal clinics, forms, the Online Court . . . → Read More: Law Library Celebrates National Library Week]]> http://utahlibraries.org/law-library-celebrates-national-library-week/feed/ 0 Using Maps to Access Library Resources http://utahlibraries.org/using-maps-to-access-library-resources/ http://utahlibraries.org/using-maps-to-access-library-resources/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:36:29 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=499 The public has a great interest in being able to access information by typing in an address, entering a zip code, selecting a location on a map, or automatically receiving content via GPS detection in their mobile devices. Google Maps mashups are almost expected on every site.

Who represents me in the Utah Capitol?

http://www.scottriding.com/utahlegislators/ This extremely useful . . . → Read More: Using Maps to Access Library Resources]]> http://utahlibraries.org/using-maps-to-access-library-resources/feed/ 0 Full-text of Inaugural Available Through FDsys http://utahlibraries.org/full-text-of-inaugural-available-through-fdsys/ http://utahlibraries.org/full-text-of-inaugural-available-through-fdsys/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:59:38 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=482 The Government Printing Office (GPO) released FDsys to the public last Thursday  at the same time that Mike Wash, GPO’s chief technical officer, announced it in his Washboard blog.

FDsys: http://fdsys.gpo.gov/

One spankin’ new government publication it includes is the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents from The Office of the Federal Register (OFR). This publication appeared on January 20, . . . → Read More: Full-text of Inaugural Available Through FDsys]]> http://utahlibraries.org/full-text-of-inaugural-available-through-fdsys/feed/ 2 Your Chance to Brief the President http://utahlibraries.org/your-chance-to-brief-the-president/ http://utahlibraries.org/your-chance-to-brief-the-president/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:13:22 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=469 This is the coolest idea I’ve seen from government in some time.  You’ve probably heard of the Daily Briefing Book that is prepared for the president by his experts and advisors.  The Obama-Biden Transition Team have created something better. It’s called the  Citizen’s Briefing Book.  It’s a collection of the best-rated ideas for the new . . . → Read More: Your Chance to Brief the President]]> http://utahlibraries.org/your-chance-to-brief-the-president/feed/ 2 New Utah Legal Research Resource http://utahlibraries.org/new-utah-legal-research-resource/ http://utahlibraries.org/new-utah-legal-research-resource/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:14:48 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=435 . . . → Read More: New Utah Legal Research Resource]]> http://utahlibraries.org/new-utah-legal-research-resource/feed/ 1 New Service for Choosing a Nursing Home http://utahlibraries.org/new-service-for-choosing-a-nursing-home/ http://utahlibraries.org/new-service-for-choosing-a-nursing-home/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:00:50 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=304 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun a five-star quality rating system for each of the nation’s 15,800 nursing homes that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. It’s the first-ever U.S. federal government website to help  with the difficult and emotional task of choosing a nursing home.

. . . → Read More: New Service for Choosing a Nursing Home]]> http://utahlibraries.org/new-service-for-choosing-a-nursing-home/feed/ 0 Get an Early Start on Your Taxes http://utahlibraries.org/get-an-early-start-on-your-taxes/ http://utahlibraries.org/get-an-early-start-on-your-taxes/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:22:18 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=248 The IRS has placed its comprehensive free tax guide for individuals online.

Publication 17 has been updated with important changes for 2008, including information on the new recovery rebate credit, new first-time-home buyer credit, and an additional standard deduction for real estate taxes.

As in prior years, the publication provides information on how to file . . . → Read More: Get an Early Start on Your Taxes]]> http://utahlibraries.org/get-an-early-start-on-your-taxes/feed/ 0 Shale Oil Estimates Less Promising http://utahlibraries.org/shale-oil-estimates-less-promising/ http://utahlibraries.org/shale-oil-estimates-less-promising/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:51:59 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=229 . . . → Read More: Shale Oil Estimates Less Promising]]> http://utahlibraries.org/shale-oil-estimates-less-promising/feed/ 0 Utah Photos in Online Government Digital Libraries http://utahlibraries.org/utah-photos-in-online-government-digital-libraries/ http://utahlibraries.org/utah-photos-in-online-government-digital-libraries/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:16:48 +0000 Ray Matthews http://utahlibraries.org/?p=265 . . . → Read More: Utah Photos in Online Government Digital Libraries]]> http://utahlibraries.org/utah-photos-in-online-government-digital-libraries/feed/ 1