Public Administration
This guide is intended to help you identify and locate scholarly and non-scholarly resources (books, articles, etc.) on the subject of public administration. On this guide you'll also find info. on library services, research tips, career info., etc.
State Legislature
State Legislative Resources
- State Blue Books (ALA Godort) This link opens in a new windowStates publish "blue books" (they're often named for other colors too) that serve as guides to state governments.
- Guide to Law Online: U.S. States and Territories This link opens in a new windowFrom the Library of Congress
- Topical Index: State Statutes This link opens in a new windowCornell University Law School, Legal Information
- Plural Policy: Open Data & Democracy Tools This link opens in a new windowFormerly known as Open States, allows you to track bills, review legislation, research data & see how your representatives are voting.
State Policy Resources
- National Conference of State Legislatures This link opens in a new windowTrends in State Policy News
- National Center for State Courts This link opens in a new windowA community of dedicated researchers, consultants and former practitioners who drive innovation and progress in courts and justice systems.
- The National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices This link opens in a new windowThe National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) develops innovative solutions to today's most pressing public policy challenges. Browse the Center Divisions and Center Issues pages.
- Smart Growth America This link opens in a new windowSmart Growth America empowers empower communities through technical assistance, advocacy, and thought leadership to realize a vision of livable places, healthy people, and shared prosperity.
- Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems This link opens in a new windowFrom the Sustainable Cities Network, covers policies on buildings, food, water, energy, transportation, solid waste, etc.
- State Policy Network This link opens in a new windowA network of 'free-market' think tanks.