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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.

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International Documents Task Force (IDTF) 2017 Midwinter Agenda

  • 1.  International Documents Task Force (IDTF) 2017 Midwinter Agenda

    Posted Jan 17, 2017 03:34 PM
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    International Documents Task Force: Who we are, What we do


    The International Documents Taskforce (IDTF) focuses attention on problems and concerns related to international and foreign national government information. The IDTF provides a forum for the discussion of ideas, problems, and news in the field; serves as a force for initiating and supporting programs to increase the accessibility and use of this information; and works to improve bibliographic control and collection development for these information resources.


    IDTF Meetings are open to all GODORT and ALA members!


    Meeting Logistics
    Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017
    Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m EST


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    Locations:



    1. In-person: Atlanta Marriott Marquis,265 Peachtree Center Avenue, ROOM A601

    2. Virtual:
      Login via  http://ala.adobeconnect.com/godort/
      Audio Options:
      Use your computer audio or call in:
      Toll free: (844)801-7777
      Access Code 738241


    Please note:
    We're testing this participation method out, and there are many variables that can make or break the smoothness of the virtual meeting room. We will do our best to mitigate any tech problems that arise.


    Meeting Agenda


    1. Welcome/Introductions/Sign-In Sheet/Select Tech Assistant (5 minutes)


    2. Approve 2016 Annual IDTF Minutes (2 minutes)
    http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/File:IDTF_Minutes_June_2016.pdf
    -please submit any changes or additions to krisk11 at stanford dot edu by Friday, January 20, 2017


    3. New/Updates from Steering (3 minutes)



    4.  Update and discussion of the United Nations Digital Repository and UN iLibrary and outcomes from the June 2016 ALA Resolution on the Restoration of the United Nations Depository Library System. (15-20 minutes)   Background Documents - try to review in advance of meeting if possible


    5. Vendor Updates (25 minutes)



    • Readex, Jim Draper; Senior V.P. Readex Product Development

    • Data-Planet, Marcy Rothman, Sales Director

    • OECD Publishing, Iain Williamson, Sales and Marketing Director US & Canada

    • Reminder: other vendor updates via the Agency Liaison Report


    6. Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

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    IDTF_ALA Midwinter 2016 (1)(1).pdf   211 KB 1 version