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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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RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award (Labor Award) Call for Nominations

  • 1.  RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award (Labor Award) Call for Nominations

    Posted Oct 21, 2020 06:31 AM

    While not a government documents award, I know government documents librarians and their colleagues play an important role in service to the labor community.   If you know of a worthy nominee, please consider making a nomination.  

     

    Established in 1980, the RUSA John Sessions Memorial Award recognizes a library or library system which has made a significant effort to work with the labor community and by doing so has brought recognition to the history and contribution of the labor movement to the development of the United States. Such efforts may include outreach projects to local labor unions; establishment of, or significant expansion of, special labor collections; initiation of programs of special interest to the labor community; or other library activities that serve the labor community. The winner will receive a plaque funded by the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO.

    The jury is a committee comprised of three to five RUSA members who have demonstrated interest in or experience with library service to labor groups. Nominees will be reviewed in a closed meeting of the committee during Midwinter.

     

    Nominations

    To nominate a library or library system, complete the nomination form.

     

    Submission Guidelines:

    Submit the following materials in the John Sessions Memorial Award nomination form:

    1. A typed document describing the following (approximately one paragraph each):
      a. Type of project
      b. Description of project
      c. Your assessment of the project
      d. Labor contacts and/or relationship with the labor community

    Questions should be directed to the committee chair.



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    Bobray Bordelon
    Econ, Fin. & Data Services Librarian
    Princeton University
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