Research Guides: Public Relations: Government Information

Government Information Database

MetaLib (Government Documents) This link opens in a new window MetaLib searches multiple U.S. Federal government databases, retrieving reports, articles, and citations while providing direct links to selected resources available online.

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This page contains links to government websites that might be useful in your research on Public Relations.

Please note - not all of these will work for everyone. Choose the sources that will work best for your research topic. For additional source options, see our Government Information research guide.

American FactFinder
Provides access to data about the United States. The data comes from several censuses and surveys.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Profiles hundreds of occupations and describes What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile includes BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.
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Print version is located in Reference (REF HF 5382.5 .U5 O23 2010)
USA.gov
U.S. government information and services on the web.
Minnesota State Demographic Center
The Minnesota State Demographic Center (SDC), part of the Minnesota Department of Administration, is the main provider of demographic data and analysis for the state of Minnesota.

Health Resources

County Profiles
Interactive profiles with environment and health data for each county in Minnesota
Health Reform Minnesota
Information on how health reform affects individuals, families, and businesses.
Minnesota Department of Health
Information for health professionals and citizens, including state health statistics, prevention and health promotion, and health care and health-related professions.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
News about health care programs provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Centers for Disease Control
National Center for Health Statistics
Includes health promotion, prevention, and preparedness information.

Education Resources

Minnesota Department of Education
Resources for parents, students, educators, as well as a Data Center where you can find information on test results, revenue and expenditure data, and demographic information.
Minnesota Department of Education: Special Education Programs
Provides leadership for Minnesota's children and youth with disabilities.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
State's clearinghouse for data, research and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance, and trends.
National Center for Education Statistics
Primary agency for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Agriculture Resources

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Monitors the food supply, environment, and the agricultural economy.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture's website.