Student Government Association 2019
From Austin Community College's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies, through its Jeffrey M. Friedman Political Video History Project, comes the documentary The Economy Furniture Strike. This is an oral history of the local labor dispute which resulted in the political mobilization of Mexican-Americans in Austin/Travis County. From the project's web page (http://policyaustin.org/economyfstrike/) you can access indiviudal interviews from principal participants of the strike.
Learn more about the Jeffrey M. Friedman Political Video History Project here.
There are several types of information available to Government students through the ACC libraries, both in print form and electronically. The tabs along the top of the page provide details on the different types of resources listed below:
| Books | You can find a good selection of Government books in our collection. A book can provide detailed background and in-depth historical information about any given topic. |
| Reference Books | This covers encyclopedias, atlases, and other resources that are referred to for specific information. Go to these for definitions, shorter explanations, quick historical and biographical sketches. |
| Articles | Articles from journals, magazines, and major newspapers are a good source for recent developments and current issues in government. ACC's electronic resources can help connect you to these articles. |
| Web Sites | The internet can provide a wealth of information, especially from government sources and professional organizations. |
Apps (little software applications) allow you to customize your tablet to do the things you like to do. Some of the apps listed are free, while others are fee-based. Additionally, some apps are initially free, and then require in-app purchases if more features and functionality are desired. Listed, you will find some app recommendations we have come up with through trial, error, and our own experiences.
ACC Library Services does not endorse any fee-based apps nor it is liable for reimbursement of any apps paid for by patrons.
1600 - This app from the White House Historical Association gives you a look inside how things work at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. (iOS)
Pocket Congress - This app allows you to see recent bills in Congress, to find your representative using your zip code, to see how members of Congress have voted on recent bills, and more. (iOS)
ReleVote - This app provides an overview of members of Congress and ho they vote.(iOS)
Causes - This app summarizes breaking news and new legislation on popular topics. You can contact your representatives directly or create you own causes within the app. (iOS)
AllSides-Balanced News - AllSides provides balanced news from multiple news outlets with bias ratings for the source. (iOS)
Is there a title you think would make a good addition to the Library Collection? Fill out the form linked below and let me know!