Government
Get to know your local, state and federal government from trusted resources and websites specially curated by JCPL librarians.
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Jefferson County Government
Information for Jefferson County citizens and businesses on properties and taxes, court procedures, licensing, assistance programs and more.
Colorado.gov
The official state web information portal with online services for citizens, businesses, licensed professionals and visitors.
WhiteHouse.gov
Access news and press releases, summaries of top issues, historical and touring information, petitions and contact information.
Government Resources from the Library
Chicago Tribune
Stay informed of the latest daily news from the Chicago area, the nation and the world.
Global Issues in Context
Browse up-to-date info on current world issues and international news, from business and economy to government and family life.
Los Angeles Times
Read articles from one of the largest metropolitan newspapers in the U.S. and winner of numerous journalism awards.
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Check out staff-recommended resources and reads.
Local Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Jefferson County Property Records Search
Search for a property by address, neighborhood or subdivision to find parcel maps, sales history, owner and tax information.
Jefferson County Inmate Lookup
Search for an in-custody inmate by name, or retrieve a list of inmates booked in on a given day via the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Jefferson County Zoning Complaints
Investigate concerns about activity on a property, meetings and zoning regulations by filing a complaint electronically.
State Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Colorado Revised Statutes
Find state laws passed by the Colorado Legislature and organized by subject area into Titles, Chapters and Sections.
CO Division of Professions & Occupations
Search for licensed professionals and businesses within the state of Colorado.
Division of Motor Vehicles
Information on Colorado driver's licenses, vehicle registration and renewal, and other driver services.
Federal Government
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Investor.gov
Tools to check on your investment professional, compound interest calculators, and other objective resources for the average investor.
Grants.gov
Learn about the grant process, get assistance, and search and apply for over 1,000 grant programs that award over $400 billion annually.
Disaster Assistance
Citizens, emergency responders and government officials can find the latest domestic disaster-related news, information and resources.
Staff Picks
Browse related reads and a few of our staff recommendations.
Staff Lists
Election Time!
These titles look at the candidates and the process, explaining what voting in our democracy is all about!
Presidential Stories and Biographies
Learn about the complicated lives of some of America's leaders.
First Ladies
Unveil the lives of America's First Ladies with these biographies and memoirs.
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Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
Learn How: Gale In Context Databases
GALE databases provide researchers with powerful search tools. To begin searching, browse this tutorial from Niche Academy.
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