List of Contributions

RE: Rare and Endangered Government publications

Posted By Jenny Groome Mar 16, 2026 11:36 AM
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Do we need to register? Jenny Groome Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Ave Hartford CT 06106 https://portal.ct.gov/csl?language=en_US phone: 860-757-6500 office: 860-757-6568 jenny.groome@ct.gov

Introducing myself

Posted By Jenny Groome Nov 07, 2025 08:04 AM
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Hi My welcome email to EMIERT said to introduce myself - so here goes: I'm Jenny Groome - currently a government information at the Connecticut State Library - previously gov't info and instruction librarian at academic libraries. I serve on my library's Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility (IDEA) ...

RE: GODORT Friday Chat-November 7, 1pm ET/12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT

Posted By Jenny Groome Nov 03, 2025 01:34 PM
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Let me know when/if there is a Facebook post and I'll share in some library-oriented groups. This is a topic of interest across US libraries. Jenny Groome Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library 231 Capitol Ave Hartford CT 06106 https://portal.ct.gov/csl?language=en_US phone: ...

RE: GODORT invites nominations for 2026 Awards

Posted By Jenny Groome Nov 03, 2025 07:14 AM
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Are these awards on ALA's list to sunset or replace? It seems so from what I'm seeing on the main Connect email I receive. While I have not found ALA Executive Board Document EBD #12.1.1 on the ALA website - I do see a post from Library Juice Academy "Library Juice to offer space for sunsetting ALA Discussion ...

RE: GODORT Steering Committee Draft Minutes. April 9, 2024 Meeting

Posted By Jenny Groome Apr 16, 2024 11:04 AM
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Okay – you asked for comments. This does not mean I have my mind made up and set. These are only comments and questions. PPMs are already written up? Does this mean it is a done deal? If so – the URL for GIC resources is incorrect. Looking at proposed changes to committees – I don't see ...

RE: 2024 GODORT Award Winners

Posted By Jenny Groome Mar 13, 2024 12:11 PM
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Congratulations! ------------------------------ Jenny Groome Reference/Government Documents/Instruction Connecticut State Library She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

Midwinter?

Posted By Jenny Groome Dec 18, 2023 01:22 PM
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Have I missed the schedule for 2024 GODORT Midwinter? I know GIC is meeting 1/9. Are any other meetings posted yet? Jenny ------------------------------ Jenny Groome Reference/Government Documents/Instruction Connecticut State Library She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

RE: Call for Volunteers: Notable Documents Panel

Posted By Jenny Groome Dec 11, 2023 07:54 AM
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I'll continue to volunteer. I prefer to judge – state & local and/or federal (not international please). Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6568 jenny.groome@ct.gov

RE: GODORT Friday Chat this week: Weird and Wonderful Documents

Posted By Jenny Groome Nov 28, 2023 07:57 AM
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Here's a link to the guide Home - Weird and Wonderful Government Publications - LibGuides at GODORT Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6568 jenny.groome@ct.gov

RE: Seeking advice re: LexisNexis cancellation

Posted By Jenny Groome Jul 31, 2023 03:01 PM
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HeinOnline and WestLaw have different subscription packages so you might be able to customize. West might be best to shepherdize a case but I am not suppose to endorse or recommend commercial products. So that is not an endorsement. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library ...

RE: Join GODORT for the ALA Annual Conference -- Virtual & In-Person in Chicago!

Posted By Jenny Groome May 17, 2023 09:05 AM
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Are the times on registration form Central time zone? I have messed that up in the past. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6500 jenny.groome@ct.gov

FW: Seeking former Depository Library Council Members

Posted By Jenny Groome Mar 02, 2023 01:41 PM
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Reposting from GovDoc-L - sorry for duplication. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6500 jenny.groome@ct.gov

FW: Job Posting - Project Archivist - Connecticut State Library

Posted By Jenny Groome Mar 01, 2023 08:44 AM
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Forwarding on behalf of Connecticut State Archives. Please contact them with any questions. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6500 mailto:jenny.groome@ct.gov mailto:jenny.groome@ct.gov From: Conntech On ...

RE: Congratulations to Jennifer Castle, 2023 ALA Emerging Leader!

Posted By Jenny Groome Dec 02, 2022 02:08 PM
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Hooray for Jennifer! Well-deserved recognition. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6500 jenny.groome@ct.gov

Groups within LibGuides

Posted By Jenny Groome Oct 14, 2022 02:33 PM
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Hi folks - Would it be possible to create a few groups in LibGuides to help organize GODORT guides? And then assign guides to the groups (if you want a guide in more than one group, making a redirect guide is one solution). Also - I think Tech Committee is thinking about Subjects while developing ...

RE: Friday Chat dates

Posted By Jenny Groome Sep 21, 2022 11:27 AM
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Thanks! Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: 860-757-6500 jenny.groome@ct.gov

Friday Chat dates

Posted By Jenny Groome Sep 20, 2022 01:01 PM
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I'm looking at my registration confirmation of dates for Friday chats - but they don't match 2022 calendar - ex. Oct.21 vs Oct 23 I need to update my calendar for reference desk scheduling and LibGuide lists up to Oct. 23. I always mess up when/if there are 5 Fridays in a month. Could some one list ...

ALA Annual 2022 Uploads

Posted By Jenny Groome Jul 15, 2022 12:25 PM
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Hi - I hope people are just about recovered from ALA 2022 Annual and GODORT's 50th - it was my first ALA Annual (probably my last too - midwinter is more affordable). It renewed my enthusiasm for my job (been in gov't info library work off and on since 1986). Thanks! I have to (want to) share ...

RE: Items You Don't Really Want

Posted By Jenny Groome Jun 02, 2022 10:01 AM
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Not quite answering your question - and speaking ONLY for myself. I would say it depends on the regulations/rules covering your state documents program. (It could be in legal state regulations - double check). Are you in a state documents depository program? Who runs the program? I'd ...

RE: 2022 GODORT Buddy program

Posted By Jenny Groome Jun 01, 2022 08:44 AM
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Question What if we are familiar with GODORT but this is our first ALA annual conference? I can't help with the conference I could use guidance. But I can help with GODORT. Jenny Groome | Reference Librarian Connecticut State Library | 231 Capitol Ave | Hartford, CT 06106 Tel.: ...

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