Subject Guide for State and Local Government Information
Contents:Finding State Government Information
SDSU Collection | Comprehensive Indexes | State Government Web Sites & Directories | Associations
San Diego State University Collection
The San Diego State University library is a full depository for California state publications. The State produces publications in a variety of formats including paper, CD-ROM and Web-based. A majority of California publications received in paper are located on the third floor in the government publications section (see map). Publications are arranged by the California Agency Classification Scheme and most do circulate. Publications from other US states are acquired on a very selective basis and are cataloged in the main collection.
To find California state publications in the library use:
the PAC
The online catalog of the SDSU Library provides access to California publications issued after 1991.
California Card Catalog
Location: Reference
The card catalog includes California publications issued in 1991
or earlier.
California State Library Catalog
Provides listings and descriptions of most of the holdings of the California State Library,
including books, periodicals, microfilm or microfiche and maps. The catalog can be searched by subject, title, author, keyword or call number.
Comprehensive Indexes for State Government Information
California
Welcome to California.
This is the official state web site, which provides information on government,
history, travel, work, natural resources and doing business in California.
All States
GovSpot: State Government
Branches of government; departments; elections; law; licenses; permits and
records; taxes; travel and recreation; and other related resources.
StateSearch. National
Association of State Information Resources Executives
Search for information by topic.
US State & Local Gateway. National
Partnership for Reinventing Government.
Search for information by topic, type (funding, laws, best practices), and
current issues.
State Government Web Sites & Directories
California
Welcome
to California: Government.
Links to agencies, departments and commissions as well as the governor,
statewide officials, courts, legislature, lobbyists.
All States
GovSpot: State Government
Branches of government; departments; elections; law; licenses; permits and records; taxes; travel and recreation; and other related resources.
GovLinks: State
Government
Includes links to a wide variety of government and non-government Web sites
related to state government. This site is a supplement to State and
Local Source Book (HJ 275 .S69 Ref)
State and Local Government
on the Net
Includes links to statewide offices, legislative branch, judicial branch,
executive branch, boards and commissions, regional, counties, cities, other,
libraries.
State Associations
Associations
Unlimited (Restricted to SDSU users only)
Search for associations by keyword and subject.
Council of State Governments
CSG is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that seeks to foster excellence
in state government.
National Center for State Courts
"For more than 30 years, court leaders have called on the National
Center for State Courts for up-to-date information and hands-on assistance
that helps them better serve the public. Through original research, consulting
services, publications, and national educational programs, NCSC offers solutions
that enhance court operations with the latest technology; collects and interprets
the latest data on court operations nationwide; and provides information on
proven "best practices" for improving court operations in many areas."
- from the Web site
National Conference of State Legislatures
"NCSL is recognized as the pre-eminent bipartisan organization dedicated
to serving the lawmakers and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths
and territories. It is recognized nationally for its leadership. With a focus
on service, NCSL is a source for research, publications, consulting assistance,
meetings and seminars." - from the Web site
National Governors Association
"Since their initial meeting in 1908 to discuss interstate water problems,
governors have worked through the National Governors Association to deal with
issues of public policy and governance relating to the states. The association's
ongoing mission is to support the work of the governors by providing a bipartisan
forum to help shape and implement national policy and to solve state problems."
- from the Web site
GovLinks: National
Organizations
Listing of national organizations for state and local government officials.
Online supplement to Governing’s State and Local Source Book (HJ 275
.S69 Ref).
Finding Local Government Information (cities, counties, regional)
SDSU Collection | Comprehensive Indexes | Local Government Web Sites & Directories | Associations
San Diego State University Collection
The San Diego University Library selectively acquires San Diego city and county documents. Local documents are located in on the third floor in the government publications section (see map). Publications are arranged by the California Agency Classification Scheme and most do circulate. Publications from other US cities and counties are acquired on a very selective basis and are cataloged in the main collection.
To locate city and county publications in the library use:
the PAC
The online catalog of the SDSU Library provides access to San Diego publications.
Comprehensive Indexes for Local Government Information
National City Government
Resource Center
"This website serves as a collection of city-related URL's from throughout
the United States. For ease of reference, these Internet sites have been broken
down into the following categories: General City Links, Functional City Links,
Regional City Links, and Other City-related Links for those sites that do
not fit neatly into these categories. Additional sections were recently added
titled National Think Tank Links, Elections and Voting, Capitols on the Internet,
and Employment Opportunities. These links include respected nation-wide research
institutions, resources for elections and voting, state capitols with websites,
and free on-line municipal employment resources. " - from the Web
site
National Association of
Counties: About Counties
"NACo maintains a comprehensive database of information on counties,
including a listing of county officials, and links to Capitolimpact.com, which
provides nationwide county statistics such as economic and demographic data.
In addition, NACo is developing a database of county policies, code, ordinances
and model programs that can be used as examples for other counties."
- from the Web site
City & County Government Web Sites & Directories
San Diego
City of San Diego
The official San Diego city web site providing information from city offices
and city services. Included information: the city budget, the city charter,
crime statistics, elected city officials with job descriptions, and a directory
to city services.
County of San Diego
The official San Diego County web site providing information from county
offices and community services. Information included: a historical perspective
of the city, Board of Supervisors minutes, current jobs.
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
San Diego Association of Governments consists of 18 cities and county governments.
Information included: the Overall Work Program (OWP) that describes SANDAG's
responsibilities, transportation plans and trends, regional planning for habitat
conservation, land use, waste management and demographic and economic estimates
using Census data.
All U.S. Cities & Counties
GovSpot:
Local Government
Offers a "collection of top government and civic resources along with insightful,
non-partisan editorial."
Official City Sites
An international
listing by country.
State and Local Government
on the Net
Provides a keyword searchable database to link to each state for government
related information.
Local Government Associations
California
California State Associations of Counties.
CSAC presents 58 California county governments through legislation, partnerships,
county close-ups and services.
LUPIN California
Land Use Planning Information Network PLANS.
Provides access to California County/City general plans, coastal plans,
regional plans, tribal plans, habitat conservation plans, water management
plans, and California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
San Diego Association of Governments consists of 18 cities and county governments.
Information included: the Overall Work Program (OWP) that describes SANDAG's
responsibilities, transportation plans and trends, regional planning for habitat
conservation, land use, waste management and demographic and economic estimates
using Census data.
All U.S. Local Governments
Associations
Unlimited (Restricted to SDSU users only)
Search for associations by keyword and subject.
GovLinks: National Organizations Listing of national organizations for state and local government officials. Online supplement to Governing’s State and Local Source Book (HJ 275 .S69 Ref).
International City/County Management Association
National Association of Counties
National Association of Regional Councils
United States Conference of Mayors
