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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OCLC Webinar (June 6, 2-3 CT): Promoting Voter and Civic Engagement at Your Library

  • 1.  OCLC Webinar (June 6, 2-3 CT): Promoting Voter and Civic Engagement at Your Library

    Posted Apr 19, 2023 02:38 PM

    Hi all,

    I'll be one of the speakers at this webinar on promoting voter and civic engagement in libraries on June 6th: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/promoting-voter-engagement.html Would be great to see some GODORT folks there!
     
    National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan civic holiday aimed at creating awareness of voter registration opportunities for those who may not otherwise register. Libraries can play a crucial role in promoting voter engagement and education by providing registration forms, hosting candidate events, and offering resources such as voter guides and sample ballots. Libraries can also serve as community hubs for voter engagement activities, bringing together local organizations and elected officials to promote voter participation. Join this webinar to learn about the types of resources and services your library can provide to support voter registration and civic engagement. By participating in NVRD, libraries of all sizes and types can help ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and participate fully in our democracy.

    Presented by:

    • Kian Flynn, Geography & Global Studies Librarian, University of Washington, Chair of ALA's Government Document Round Table (GODORT)
    • Lynda Reynolds, Acting Director for Library Development and Consultant for Public Library Management, State Library of North Carolina
    • Lauren Clossey, Continuing Education Consultant, State Library of North Carolina
    • Anna Snyder, Head of Reference, Wayne County Public Library (NC)


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    Kian Flynn
    Geography & Global Studies Librarian
    University of Washington Libraries
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