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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 Events at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA

  • 1.  GODORT Events at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA

    Posted Jun 24, 2025 05:24 PM

    Friday, June 27

    Getting to Know the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT 101)  - 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern.
    Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117
    Join us for an introduction to the activities and offerings of ALA's Government Documents Round Table (GODORT)! Meet GODORT officers, talk to members, and hear about ongoing and upcoming activities of the Round Table. All are welcome to attend (GODORT is not just for government documents librarians!) and hear how they can get involved in GODORT.

    Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) and Politics, Policy, and International Relations Section (PPIRS) Happy Hour-  7:00 pm Eastern
    Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant,1150 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    HeinOnline will sponsor a get together of GODORT and PPIRS members at 7 PM on Friday June 27 at the Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant near the convention center, there will be appetizers and drinks available.

    RSVP at https://forms.gle/tpSCHnA5wLVHSsZP7. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/tpSCHnA5wLVHSsZP7 so we can get a head count!

    Saturday, June 28

    GODORT Tour of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103  (Accessibility entrance is located at the back of the library at 20th and Wood Street (northwest corner of the building).
    Saturday June 28 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM.   Afterwards, tour attendees would also have the option to participate in the Rare Book Department tour, taking place at 11:00 AM. The Rare Book Department will be reopening mid-June after 9 months of HVAC replacement/construction work. 

    Tour will be capped at 15 participants. (So far, only have 8 attendees).

    You can click this link to find more detailed information about the tour.  The form is no longer accepting input as it expired June 13. BUT, you may contact Andie Craley at acraley@harford.edu  if you are interested - still have 7 spots left.

    GODORT Chairs program "America at 250: Celebrating Freedom, Confronting Inequities, and Considering a New Constitutional Era"  - 2:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern
    Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124
    As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it's a time for celebration and reflection. This session will use a modern lens to examine the foundational documents of the nation-the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. While these government documents are celebrated for establishing freedom and democracy, they also contain elements of racial and gender inequity. As a living document, the Constitution allows for amendments, but given the significant societal changes since its inception, are amendments enough? Participants will reflect on if the original documents meet the needs of today and whether Americans might consider a Constitutional Convention to draft a constitution for the modern era. This exploration aims to provide librarians with a framework to promote civic literacy and engagement through an understanding of America's history and its ongoing transformation.

    GODORT Awards Ceremony & Reception - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern
    McCormick & Schmick's William Penn Room, 1 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

    Join us for the GODORT Annual Awards Reception during the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia! Celebrate another wonderful year in GODORT and help us honor our amazing award winners. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.

    RSVP here: https://bit.ly/godortannual. Click or tap if you trust this link." rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/godortannual 

    This event is generously sponsored by PolicyMap.



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    Andie Craley, GODORT Chair
    Technical Services & Government Information Librarian
    FDLP Depository Library Coordinator
    ILL Supervisor
    Harford Community College Library
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