How Can I Find Government Information?

The Nobel Peace Prize 2009

The Nobel Peace Prize goes to President Barack Obama "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."

Students.gov

Students.gov is an official U.S. government web site designed for college students and their families. Through students.gov, you can link to government (and selected non-government) web sites to help you choose the right college, apply online for financial aid and scholarships, find summer jobs, and much more.

H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, District by District Impact

U.S. House of Representatives's Committee on Energy and Commerce. The Committee has prepared, for each member, a district-level analysis of the impact of the legislation. This analysis includes information on the impact of the legislation on small businesses, seniors in Medicare, health care providers, and the uninsured. It also includes an estimate of the impacts of the surtax that is used to pay for the legislation.

Oakton Community College's Office of Student Financial Assistance

The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers a wide array of financial assistance programs available from several sources. Financial assistance is available in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Assistance may be need-based or non-need based.

Data.gov

The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Data.gov includes a searchable data catalog that includes access to data in two ways: through the "raw" data catalog and using tools.

The Swine Flu

For information about swine influenza, including regular updates and frequently asked questions, visit the World Health Organization's website.

Flu.gov provides comprehensive information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza from the U.S. government. The Illinois Department of Public Health provides udpated information about the swine flu in the State of Illinois.

Illinois Department of Employment Security

With nearly 60 locations throughout the state, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, and payroll tax filing.

A Guide to Getting Through Tough Economic Times

A Guide to Getting Through Tough Economic Times, from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, provides practical advice on how to deal with the effects financial difficulties can have on your physical and mental health.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Recovery.gov

Recovery.gov is a website that lets you, the taxpayer, figure out where the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going.

Recovery.Illinois.gov

Recovery.Illinois.gov was created to help quickly share information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, so that every deserving project in Illinois can capture and use its fair share of federal stimulus funds.

Serve.gov

On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an expansion of opportunities for all Americans to serve their communities and our country. Serve.gov is a comprehensive clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities. Americans who are interested in volunteering can use this tool to locate opportunities to serve across the country and around the world.

Government Information Online

Through Government Information Online (GIO) you can ask government information librarians who are experts at finding information from government agencies of all levels (local, state, regional, national international) on almost any subject. You can chat with a librarian or submit your question by email. Weekly Chat Schedule (U.S. Central Standard Time): Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 5pm.

Finding Books In The Oakton Library

Search for additional books in the Oakton Book Catalog and I-Share, the Library's online book catalog. Make sure to get your library card at the Circulation Desk.