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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GODORT Awards/Conference Committee meeting Oct. 21 at 1:00 Eastern

  • 1.  GODORT Awards/Conference Committee meeting Oct. 21 at 1:00 Eastern

    Posted Oct 16, 2025 08:53 AM

    Good day!  Please see the agenda for the GODORT Awards/Conference meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 1:00 Eastern.  Contact Emily Rogers at ecrogers@valdosta.edu for the Teams link to the meeting if you'd like to join us. 

    GODORT Awards/Conference

    October 21, 2025  1:00 PM Eastern

    Agenda

    1. Welcome and introductions

    2. Meetings–on an as-needed basis

    3. Awards conference reception

             Considerations

      1. Venue (60-70 participants) 

      2. Food/drinks

      3. AV Material 

      4. Chairs

      5. Location (to and from the conference center)

    1. Awards nominations–promoting

      1. Announcement–circulate and proofread

      2. Post to listservs and ALA Connect by November 1

    2. Update from Steering

      1. Review of awards by Steering at request of ALA (rubric)

      2. Review of Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) for Awards and Conference Committees



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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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