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 three more GODORT awards nominations

  • 1.  December 1 deadline for three more GODORT awards nominations

    Posted 12 hours ago
    GODORT also recognizes special individuals, programs, libraries, research projects, and publications through several sponsored awards. Please consider nominating outstanding work for the following awards:
    The ProQuest/GODORT/ALA "Documents to the People" Award is a tribute to an individual, library, institution, or other non-commercial group that has most effectively encouraged the use of government documents in support of library service. The award includes a $3,000 cash stipend to be used to support a project of the recipient's choice. This award is sponsored by ProQuest.
    The NewsBank/Readex/GODORT/ALA Catharine J. Reynolds Award provides funding for research in the field of documents librarianship, or in a related area that would benefit the individual's performance as a documents librarian or make a contribution to the field. This award, established in 1987, is named for Catharine J. Reynolds, former Head of Government Publications at the University of Colorado, Boulder. It is supported by an annual contribution of $2,000 from the NewsBank Inc.
    The Margaret T. Lane / Virginia F. Saunders Memorial Research Award will be given annually to an author(s) of an outstanding research publication in which government information, either published or archival in nature, forms a substantial part of the documented research. Preference may be given to articles published in library literature and that appeal to a broader audience. The award is not restricted to articles in library journals. This award is to honor the memory of two women who worked with endless enthusiasm to make the ideal of citizen access to government information a reality. The award winner receives a contribution of $1000 from Readex Newsbank.
    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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