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  • responsibility rolls down public libraries and the social and policy obligations of ensuring access to e Government and Government Information
    Public Library Quarterly, 2011
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot
    Abstract:

    Access to Government Information has been considered an essential element of democracy since the foundation of the American republic. Over time, the amount of Government Information produced has increased significantly, and the rise of e-Government has made access to online Government Information, communication, and services equally vital to participation in society and interaction with Governments. However, the outlets of free public access to Government Information and e-Government have constricted over time, leaving public libraries as one of the only free public Internet access points in most communities. As a result, public libraries serve as a social guarantor of access to and assistance with Government Information and e-Government services. This article first discusses the historical evolution of the means of access to Government Information and changes over time in responsibilities in providing such access. After exploring the interrelationships between Government Information and e-Government, the...

  • the federal depository library program fdlp academic libraries and access to Government Information
    The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2010
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, John A Shuler
    Abstract:

    The electronic environment has significantly shifted library capabilities and user expectations for the delivery of Government Information and services. At the same time, many laws of the federal Government have pushed for the creation and distribution of Government Information through electronic channels. However, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) continues as though these changes will not have a large impact on the program. It is time for a meaningful reevaluation of the FDLP program and approaches to Government Information by academic libraries generally. Drawing upon a range of library research and policy analysis, this paper argues for changes in both concept and practice in the provision of Government Information by FDLP and other academic libraries and in the educational preparation of future academic librarians. Further, this paper asserts that such a discussion needs to occur beyond considerations of the current economic environment, which some libraries may view as a reason to restructure the FDLP to achieve cost reductions.

  • transparency and technological change ensuring equal and sustained public access to Government Information
    Government Information Quarterly, 2010
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot
    Abstract:

    Abstract The Obama administration campaigned on the platform of increased transparency and access to Government Information after the limitations of the Bush years. As part of this focus on transparency, the Obama administration is emphasizing the use of e-Government and new social media services to open up access to Government. This paper explores the considerations and challenges of this approach, such as the inclusion of members of the public with limited access to the internet, the use of non-Governmental channels to disseminate Government Information, the permanence of digital-born Government Information, and the design of e-Government.

  • building e Government into the library and Information science curriculum the future of Government Information and services
    Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger
    Abstract:

    The provision of e-Government access, services, and training is an area of rapidly growing significance within the profession of public librarianship, yet education in library and Information science (LIS) has so far paid scant attention to preparing future public librarians to fulfill the e-Government expectations of individual patrons, communities, and Government agencies. A significant portion of the United States population relies on the access provided by and trusts the assistance available in public libraries to use e-Government Web sites. Many federal, state, and local Government agencies now direct citizens to the nearest public library for access and help in filing taxes, welfare requests, immigration documents, and numerous other essential Government functions. E-Government is a very significant area of service for public libraries that will continue to grow in importance; as such, LIS programs must begin to put more emphasis on e-Government in their educational programs and research projects. This article explores the intersections of public libraries and e-Government, the educational opportunities and challenges raised for LIS education, an example program that has been developed in this area, and the implications for LIS research. E-Government and Public Libraries With nearly every public library in the United States now connected to the Internet and offering free access, public libraries ensure that all citizens have access to online Information and services.1 A key area in which the Internet access in libraries is playing an increasingly important role is through providing access to e-Government - the provision of Government Information and services through the online environment, including everything from applying for Medicare prescription drug plans to paying taxes to emailing a public official. Governments at all levels are showing a strong preference for delivering services via the Internet, primarily as a means of boosting cost-efficiency and reducing time spent on direct interactions with citizens, however, citizens show a strong preference for in person or phone-based interactions when they have questions or are seeking Government services.2 Further, many citizens have trouble using e-Government services as a result of a general lack of familiarity with the structure of Government, lack of technological literacy, or lack of access to computers and the Internet.3 As a result, many United States residents turn to public libraries for access to and assistance in using e-Government. There is significant interest in e-Government, and often citizens have to use it to reach the Information and services they seek. In the United States, 58% of Internet users believe e-Government to be the best source for Government Information and 65% of Americans expect that Information they are seeking will be on a Government site, with 26 million Americans seeking political Information online every day.4 In many cases, however, citizens may lack access or may lack sufficient access to use e-Government. While 73% of Americans are Internet users, 27% of Americans live in a household that has no Internet connection and 58% of Americans with home access do not have broadband.3 As a result, a significant proportion of the United States population - including people who have no other means of access, people who need help using technology, and people who have lower quality access - relies on the access provided by and trusts the assistance available in public libraries to use e-Government Web sites.6 Many people may not be comfortable using e-Government on their own, but they are more comfortable using e-Government when a librarian is there to provide assistance.7 Many federal, state, and local Government agencies now direct residents to the nearest public library for access and help in filing taxes, welfare requests, immigration documents, and numerous other essential Government forms.8 Further, the vital roles that public libraries played in the aftermath of the major hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 by providing access to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) forms and other e-Government materials essential for emergency response and recovery may have permanently cemented public and Government perceptions of public libraries as hubs for e-Government access. …

  • social Information behavior and the democratic process Information poverty normative behavior and electronic Government in the united states
    Library & Information Science Research, 2004
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, Kim M. Thompson
    Abstract:

    Electronic Government (e-Government) is the provision of Government Information and services through the Internet to citizens and businesses and among Government agencies. This electronic manifestation of Government offers new levels of access to Government Information and services. However, if e-Government usage is limited in certain segments of society, it is not achieving its egalitarian potential. Understanding reasons why people do not use e-Government will facilitate the development of a more inclusive e-Government that better fulfills its potential to deliver Information to all citizens and increase participation in the democratic process. Two phenomena of Information behavior, Information poverty and normative behavior, may help explain why certain groups do not use e-Government Information. This article offers suggestions on how these concepts of Information behavior can contribute to the e-Government research agenda.

John Carlo Bertot - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • responsibility rolls down public libraries and the social and policy obligations of ensuring access to e Government and Government Information
    Public Library Quarterly, 2011
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot
    Abstract:

    Access to Government Information has been considered an essential element of democracy since the foundation of the American republic. Over time, the amount of Government Information produced has increased significantly, and the rise of e-Government has made access to online Government Information, communication, and services equally vital to participation in society and interaction with Governments. However, the outlets of free public access to Government Information and e-Government have constricted over time, leaving public libraries as one of the only free public Internet access points in most communities. As a result, public libraries serve as a social guarantor of access to and assistance with Government Information and e-Government services. This article first discusses the historical evolution of the means of access to Government Information and changes over time in responsibilities in providing such access. After exploring the interrelationships between Government Information and e-Government, the...

  • the federal depository library program fdlp academic libraries and access to Government Information
    The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2010
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, John A Shuler
    Abstract:

    The electronic environment has significantly shifted library capabilities and user expectations for the delivery of Government Information and services. At the same time, many laws of the federal Government have pushed for the creation and distribution of Government Information through electronic channels. However, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) continues as though these changes will not have a large impact on the program. It is time for a meaningful reevaluation of the FDLP program and approaches to Government Information by academic libraries generally. Drawing upon a range of library research and policy analysis, this paper argues for changes in both concept and practice in the provision of Government Information by FDLP and other academic libraries and in the educational preparation of future academic librarians. Further, this paper asserts that such a discussion needs to occur beyond considerations of the current economic environment, which some libraries may view as a reason to restructure the FDLP to achieve cost reductions.

  • transparency and technological change ensuring equal and sustained public access to Government Information
    Government Information Quarterly, 2010
    Co-Authors: Paul T Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot
    Abstract:

    Abstract The Obama administration campaigned on the platform of increased transparency and access to Government Information after the limitations of the Bush years. As part of this focus on transparency, the Obama administration is emphasizing the use of e-Government and new social media services to open up access to Government. This paper explores the considerations and challenges of this approach, such as the inclusion of members of the public with limited access to the internet, the use of non-Governmental channels to disseminate Government Information, the permanence of digital-born Government Information, and the design of e-Government.

Ashley Jochim - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Information processing and policy dynamics
    Policy Studies Journal, 2009
    Co-Authors: Samuel Workman, Bryan D Jones, Ashley Jochim
    Abstract:

    In this article, we trace the evolution of punctuated equilibrium theories of the policy process to the development of a full theory of Government Information processing. Noting that punctuated equilibrium is one realization of a larger theory of Government Information processing, we outline a research agenda for the study of agenda setting, policy dynamics, and Information flows in the policy process. In doing so, we relate the study of Government Information processing to such important features of American Government as inter-institutional dynamics and delegation in the policy process.

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