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 Friday Chats Resuming Monthly in September

  • 1.  GODORT Friday Chats Resuming Monthly in September

    Posted Aug 24, 2023 03:24 PM

    Hello everyone,

    GODORT Friday chats began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of connecting members of the round table who were unable to meet with others. It has continued over the last few years and after some time dormant in the summer, we will be resuming it starting in September of this year on a monthly basis.

    Some of the months have pre-planned discussion topics, where a specific member might present on something or lead a discussion about a specific issue or offer tips related to certain aspects of the round table.  Others might be free discussion, just a chance to check in and chat with other members of the round table. GODORT Friday Chats are open to members of the round table and others in the community as well, a chance to learn about what goes on in GODORT and meet some of the friendly faces in the government documents world.

    Cheers,

    Ben Aldred

    • September 1st- Introductions and What GODORT Means to You
    • October 6th
    • November 3rd
    • December 1st
    • January 5th- LibLearn X Discussion- Tips for Baltimore
    • February 2nd
    • March 1st
    • April 5th-Discussion of GODORT Committees
    • May 3rd
    • June 7th- ALA Annual Discussion- Tips for San Diego

    Please register ahead of time using the following link. https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdeCrqj8iH9EKLs7xDh9SLvK4bAXdxNGX



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    Benjamin Aldred
    Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian
    University of Illinois at Chicago
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