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.

  • 1.  Reminder: GODORT General Membership Meeting (virtual option for those unable to attend)

    Posted Jan 14, 2016 11:55 AM

    Folks, 


    Our organization is in the middle of some significant and exciting changes.  We are committed to hearing the voice of our virtual members and finding ways that everyone can have the opportunity to participate in activities regardless of place and time.


    As your Chair, I will provide a summary and highlights of the General Membership Meeting and provide you with an opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts. 


    For those who attended the meeting there will be nothing new except what our virtual members bring to the discussion.  I'll leave it to you to decide whether you want to participate in this.


    Below is the information about access, agenda and time.


    Stephen Woods


    Virtual version:  In the spirit of encouraging virtual participation, GODORT is conducting a virtual version of the General Membership Meeting on Friday January 15, 2016 from 1:00-2:00 pm eastern standard time.


    Members can attend by going to: https://meeting.psu.edu/godort


    Below is the agenda for the meetings:


    Agenda



    1. Welcome and Introductions

    2. Adoption of the Agenda

    3. Approval of the minutes from Annual 2015

    4. Treasurer’s Report

    5. GODORT Councilor’s Report

    6. Task Force Reports (action items only)

    7. Committee Reports (action items only)

    8. Liaison Reports (Freedom to Read, IFLA)

    9. Report from the Executive Board/BARC

    10. Old Business



    • Committee and Taskforce 5 year goals (status)

    • Ad Hoc Committee on GODORT Virtual Meetings (report)

    • Ad Hoc Committee on GODORT Reorganization (status)

    • New Business



    • Developing an implementation plan for reorganization


    Adjournment



  • 2.  RE: Reminder: GODORT General Membership Meeting (virtual option for those unable to attend)

    Posted Jan 15, 2016 12:13 PM

    The meeting seemed to be frozen and when I refreshed the window it said "Secure Connection failed". Not sure what is going on.