Government Information

Introducing Government Data and Statistics Information Resources - Zoom

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training session will introduce about:

  • Who collects data
  • How statistics are gathered
  • Statistical programs of the U.S. government
  • The primary statistical agencies
  • Recommended strategies for finding U.S. government statistical information

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Introducing Government Data and Statistics Information Resources - Virtual Session

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training session will introduce about:

  • Who collects data
  • How statistics are gathered
  • Statistical programs of the U.S. government
  • The primary statistical agencies
  • Recommended strategies for finding U.S. government statistical information

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Introducing Legal Resources: Case Laws and Other Judicial Branch's Publications

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training will introduce about:

  • the court system
  • publications of court opinions
  • resources for finding case law
  • finding case law by subject
  • briefs, oral arguments, and pacer

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Introducing Legal Resources - Public Laws and U.S. Code

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training introduces about:

  • public laws
  • compilation of statutory law - U.S. Statutes at Large
  • Codification of statutory law - The United States Code
  • state laws and codes
  • digital authentication

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Introducing Legislative/Congressional Publications

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training will introduce about:

  • primary and secondary legal resources
  • Congress and its structure
  • legislative process and publications
  • other related resources
  • guides and indexes

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Introducing Presidential Publications

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training will introduce about:

  • Presidential documents
  • Controversies
  • Presidential libraries
  • Sources for speeches and publications from the Executive Office
  • Treaties

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Introducing Executive Branch's Publication Resources

This training session is part of a new Kelley Center series of government information literacy instruction - Unlocking the Power of Governnent Information.

This training will introduce about:

  • publications of executive branch agencies
  • how to find executive branch documents
  • spotlight on selected federal agencies and departments

This training is free and open to the public.

Contact: jax2@rice.edu

Unlocking the Power of Government Information: Part 1. The People's Information

This training session is the Part 1 of Kelley Center's government information literacy instruction series to unlock the power of government information. 

"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." - James Madison.

Mastering the ability to find and use government information is a fundamental skill. This competency empowers you to ensure that you can fully exercise your right to know and engage with the world in an informed way.