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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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Nominations Needed: Depository Library Council and GODORT Leadership Positions

  • 1.  Nominations Needed: Depository Library Council and GODORT Leadership Positions

    Posted Oct 22, 2020 11:05 AM

    Greetings all,

    This is a reminder that GODORT is currently seeking nominations for the Depository Library Council, as well as GODORT Leadership positions. Please see below for more information on these fantastic professional service opportunities.

     

    • The Depository Library Council (DLC) is the advisory body that counsels the GPO Director and the Superintendent of Documents in matters pertaining to future trends, innovation, and new concepts in libraries; Government information dissemination and public access; and the enhancement of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). This includes elements of the management of electronic information, such as version control, authentication, and preservation of digital information. GPO is looking for individuals to be selected on the basis of their expertise and experience to serve a three-year term on the Council.
      • Are you interested in being considered for possible nomination or wish to suggest someone else for nomination? If so, please send the following by December 31 to julia@msu.edu:
        • ALA membership number
        • Curriculum vitae (CV) that includes ALA, GODORT, state, local, and/or regional activities
        • A cover letter that includes a brief statement (no more than 200-500 words) of why the candidate would be an effective member of the Depository Library Council

    The GODORT Steering Committee will select up to five names to be forwarded to ALA.

                To learn more about the DLC, please visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/depository-library-council

     

    • GODORT Leadership:
      • The following offices will be elected this year:
        • Chair-Elect/Chair (3 year commitment: Chair-elect; Chair; Immediate Past Chair)

        • Secretary (1-year term)

        • Treasurer (2-year term)

        • Publications Committee Chair-Elect/Chair (3-year term: Chair-elect; Chair; Immediate Past Chair)


    Please email self-nominations or nominations of other information professionals to julia@msu.edu

                For additional information about officer responsibilities, please see the relevant section http://www.ala.org/rt/godort/ppm

     



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    Julia Ezzo
    Chair, GODORT Nominating Committee
    Government Information Librarian
    Michigan State University
    she/her/hers
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