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.

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December 1 deadline for GODORT Nominations--Childs and Hoduski Awards

  • 1.  December 1 deadline for GODORT Nominations--Childs and Hoduski Awards

    Posted 20 days ago
    We all know that government documents librarians are exceptional, but perhaps you can think of several who especially deserve recognition. GODORT invites nominations for the James Bennett Childs Award and the Bernadine Abbott Hoduski Founders Award. Please consider nominating deserving individuals who have made lasting contributions to the field.

    The James Bennett Childs Award is a tribute to an individual who has made a lifetime and significant contribution to the field of documents librarianship. The Award is based on stature, service, and publication which may be in any or all areas of documents librarianship. The award winner receives a plaque with a likeness of James Bennett Childs.

    The Bernadine Abbott Hoduski Founders Award recognizes documents librarians who may not be known at the national level but who have made significant contributions to the field of state, international, local, or federal documents. This award recognizes those whose contributions have benefited not only the individual's institution but also the profession. Achievements in state, international, or local documents librarianship will receive first consideration. The award winner(s) receives a plaque.
    Please apply using the forms on the Awards page at  http://www.ala.org/rt/godort/awardscommittee 

    Inquiries and submissions can be sent to
    godortawards1972@gmail.com OR ecrogers@valdosta.edu
    Nomination forms and letters of support for GODORT awards are due Monday, December 1, 2025.


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    Emily Rogers
    Professor and Reference Librarian, Government Information
    Valdosta State University Odum Library
    Valdosta GA
    ecrogers@valdosta.edu (229) 245-3748
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