Paraprofessional Training

1. Introduction:
   1. Introduction of class members and instructor
   2. Class structure: lecture, demo, Q&A, hands-on, homework
2. Overview of the FDLP:
   1. Brief history of the program
   2. Transition to electronic delivery
1. Paper format – still here ….
3. Depository #0337 – a library within a library: daily operations

3. Access to government documents:
   1. Consumer Health & Government Information web site: http://www.youranswerplace.org/matls/govdocs/main.htm
   2. Federal Information: http://www.youranswerplace.org/matls/govdocs/fed.html
   3. Missouri Information: http://www.youranswerplace.org/matls/govdocs/mo.html
   4. Uncle Sam for Kids: http://www.youranswerplace.org/matls/govdocs/kids.html
   5. USA.gov: http://www.usa.gov
   6. Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
   7. Google/UncleSam: http://www.google.com/unclesam/
   8. Major ready-reference publications:
      1. The United States Government Manual
      2. Statistical Abstract of the United States
      3. The Official Manual of the State of Missouri
   9. Overview of databases:
      1. CQ Electronic Library
      2. Lawcheck
      3. Legal Trac
      4. Legal Forms (Thomson Gale)
      5. LouisLaw
      6. Military & Government Collection (Ebsco)
      7. Military & Intelligence Database (Galenet)
4. In-class exercises based on presented web sites