Electronic Resources: Government & Law

STLS provides access to several subscription products for our member library cardholders, accessible 24 hours/day with a valid library barcode.

We are pleased to recommend the following web-based resources, however STLS is not responsible for the content of linked sites.

Ben's Guide to the US Government for Kids	This well-designed site introduces children to how the government works. It covers the U.S. Constitution, how laws are made, the branches of government, and citizenship. The site is divided into sections aimed at age groups K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, with a separate section for parents and educators. The site includes games and activities, has an e-mail function for children to ask questions of Ben Franklin (the first public librarian) and provides extensive links to other government related sites. Created by the Government Printing Office.
FindLaw	The best single starting point on the Web for doing legal research. Full-text, searchable database of all law reviews and journals on the Internet. Updated nightly. Another search interface, LawCrawler, helps you focus your search on legal issues on the Web. Also includes legal news, legal forms, organizations, law firms and lawyers, judicial opinions and case law, consultants, and more.
FirstGov	"Your first click to the U.S. Government." Users can search for information using the search engine or browse by the branch of the government. There are links to state and local government information. There are also links to providing online or offline feedback to the government by topics or by agencies.
Frequently Used Sites Related to U.S. Federal Government Information	This is a directory of links to popular government documents on the Internet organized by level of government and by subject. From the Federal Documents Task Force (FDTF) and the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT).
GPO Access	"Offical Federal Government Information at Your Fingertips." Includes quick links to the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, US Code, "Core Documents of US Democracy" and many more.
Legal Encyclopedia	This site has legal information in non-legal language. There are annotated lists of recommended Internet resources for each subject. Great content from Nolo Press, a major publisher of self-help law books.
LawHelp	This website helps low and moderate-income New Yorkers find legal help and information.
Legal Information Institute	Extensive materials on the law: Law About... has overviews of more than 100 legal topics, with links to the laws and related Web resources; Constitutions & Codes has both state and federal; Court Opinions, available judicial opinion, federal and state; Law by Source, federal, state, and international; Current Awareness; Directories, links to organizations and journals (law reviews), as well as directories of judges, lawyers, and law schools. Excellent project from the Cornell Law School.
Local & Regional Information	Allegany County Government
	Chemung County Government
	Schuyler County Government
	Steuben County Government
New York State Home Page	Official site of the state.
State Search	Links to U.S. state government information on the Internet arranged in 32 subject categories, from Auditors to Treasurers. From the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
THOMAS: U.S. Congress on the Internet	Access the full text of bills from the current Congress back through the 101st. Search the daily Congressional Record for terms, then read the full text of relevant proceedings and proposed legislation. Or enter the name of a particular legislator and access his or her voting record. Also has the roll call votes of the House and Senate from the 101st Congress to date.
The Virtual Chase: Legal Research on the Internet	This excellent site is for anyone doing legal research using the Internet. There are annotated guides, online teaching tools, articles on specific research issues and topics, material on evaluating resources, articles on specific research issues and topics, and more.
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