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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Help Shape DttP's Future - Brief Survey

  • 1.  Help Shape DttP's Future - Brief Survey

    Posted 6 hours ago
    Hi everyone,
    GODORT's Publications Committee is at a critical juncture with Documents to the People (DttP), and we need your input to chart the best path forward.
    Why This Matters
    DttP has faced significant financial challenges, so to ensure the journal remains viable and continues to serve our community, we're evaluating DttP's purpose, format, and sustainability model. Your perspective is essential to these decisions.
    What We're Asking
    We'd like you to spend 10-15 minutes completing this brief survey about:
    • How you currently use DttP
    • What content matters most to you
    • What changes you'd support to ensure DttP's long-term sustainability
    SURVEY LINK: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iUW2WvV8SH?origin=lprLink
    How Your Input Will Be Used
    Your responses will directly inform:
    • Whether DttP should focus on scholarly research, GODORT communications, or both
    • What publication format and frequency would best serve our members
    • Recommendations to GODORT leadership about DttP's future direction
    This isn't a survey about problems-it's about solutions and priorities. We're exploring multiple pathways to sustainability, and member feedback will determine which direction makes the most sense for our community.
    SURVEY CLOSES: Monday, August 31, 2026
    Questions?
    Contact Jennifer Castle at jennifer.castle@vanderbilt.edu if you have questions about the survey or DttP's situation.
    We appreciate your time and your commitment to GODORT and the government information community.
    SURVEY LINK AGAIN: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iUW2WvV8SH?origin=lprLink


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    Valerie Glenn
    Collection Development Librarian
    Georgetown Law
    She/Her/Hers
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