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.  Kenya Flash

    Posted Dec 26, 2021 08:16 AM
    Apologies for cross-posting.
     
    With immense sadness, I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our very dear friend and colleague Kenya Flash. 
    I don't know of any formal arrangements with the family, but I'm sure they're forthcoming. However, some of us closest to her would like to hold an informal virtual memorial soon. I'll send out details when they're firmed.
    I'm shocked and devastated. Please tell your friends you love them often.


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    Jennifer Castle
    Assistant Professor, Reference and Government Documents Librarian
    Tennessee State University
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  • 2.  RE: Kenya Flash

    Posted Dec 28, 2021 11:53 AM
    I am at a complete loss for words. 

    Thank you, Jennifer, for helping to notify the GODORT community. Please share any information about a memorial for Kenya.

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    Robbie Sittel
    Librarian
    University of North Texas Libraries
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  • 3.  RE: Kenya Flash

    Posted Dec 31, 2021 12:38 PM
    Thank you so much for sharing.  I am stunned and heartbroken by this horrible news.

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    Sonnet Ireland
    Branch Manager
    She/Her/Hers
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  • 4.  RE: Kenya Flash

    Posted Jan 04, 2022 05:49 PM
    I am crushed by the news. So young and such a profound impact on librarianship, and with it, communities far beyond. I will miss her.

    Rachel Dobkin


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