State Library to Offer Free Classes on Government Information

The State Library's Information Services department is pleased to offer two government information classes.

Wednesday, February 15, 9:30 am -12:00 pm -- Keeping Up with Legislation! This class is designed to familiarize users with following the process of legislation: using the South Carolina Legislative Research website scstatehouse.gov, using federal websites such as Thomas.gov and FdSys, news outlets, and electronic and print library resources that provide information on legislative doings. Attendees will learn how to view bills that are submitted to the General Assembly, track actions and versions; find contact information for US and State legislators and committees, and use library resources for newspaper and magazine articles and other media. Register online.

Tuesday, March 6 1:30-4:00 pm -- What are they Doing? Uncovering Federal Government Websites. How transparent is the federal government? Are you interested in trying to find information on federal government budgets, expenses, or revenue? How about services and benefits to you as a student, or homeowner, or someone in need of a little help paying bills? This session is geared toward the general public and state government employees who may be finding it difficult to locate web based resources and information on just what the federal government is doing and how to contact them for information. Topics covered in this session will include: demographic information, benefits and services for various populations, workforce resources, budgets, expenses, receipts, revenue. Register online.

Cost: Free. Location: South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia. For more information, contact Elaine Sandberg, 803-734-8625 or esandberg@statelibrary.sc.gov.