GODORT (Government Documents Round Table)

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The mission of the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) is to (1) To provide a forum for discussion of problems, concerns, and for exchange of ideas by librarians working with government documents; (2) to provide a force for initiating and supporting programs to increase availability, use, and bibliographic control of documents; (3) to increase communication between documents librarians and other librarians; (4) to contribute to the extension and improvement of education and training of documents librarians.

Learn more about GODORT on the ALA website.

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DLC webform down; accepting email nominations

  • 1.  DLC webform down; accepting email nominations

    Posted Nov 22, 2011 06:43 PM

    Oh No -- With the Depository Library Council nominations due in less than two weeks, the ALA webform goes down during the migration to Drupal.

    Not to worry -- You can still get your application in! Just submit the following information via email to the Nominating Committee Chair, Sarah Erekson, serekson(at) chipublib.org BY DECEMBER 5, 2011

    Name

    ALA Membership Number *

    Present Position * 

    Name of Institution

    Mailing Address (Work or Home)

    Telephone Number (Work or Home)

    E-mail

    Also include:

     1. A resume or other listing of your professional experience, including ALA, GODORT, and state, local or regional activities.

     2. A statement of how you fit the GODORT selection criteria.

     3. A statement of concerns, including why you should be appointed to the Depository Library Council.

     

    Remember, DLC Nominations are judged by GODORT Steering Committee members on the following criteria:

    •Direct current experience relating to the Federal Depository Library Program.

    •Regular attendance at state, regional, local or national professional meetings of documents librarians. 

    •Demonstrated ability to work in a group and to follow through on professional obligations.

    •Knowledge of current information technologies. 

    •Familiarity with the current policies or operational issues relating to the Federal Depository Library Program.

     Thanks!