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Proceedings of the 13th Annual Federal Depository Library Conference
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Contents1. News Blogs for DepositoriesGayle R. Christian, Government Documents Map Librarian University Library, Georgia State University 2. Future Systems: The Next Generation Michael Wash, Chief Technical Officer, Office of Innovation and New Technology, GPO The proposed Future Digital System will ingest, preserve, and provide access to the information produced by the U.S. Government - including information produced by all three branches of Government - and to the material currently in the custody of the Government Printing Office (GPO). The proposed system is envisioned as a comprehensive systematic and dynamic means for preserving any kind of content, independent of specific hardware and/or software. The system will enable GPO customers to obtain hard copy publications and to electronically access the content they want, and it will enable GPO to deliver that content in the formats its customers desire. The system should automate many of the content lifecycle processes and make it easier to deliver the content in formats suited to the needs of GPO customers.
3. GPO Update Judy Russell, Superintendent of Documents, GPO Abstract: Provides updates on multiple issues and projects affecting the Federal Depository Library Program and the dissemination of Federal government information. Includes program statistics and discussion of disaster recovery plans, new GPO Access databases, depository services consultants, and other initiatives being undertaken in the Office of Information Dissemination. 4. Community Planning and the Public Library Geographic Database (PLGDB) and GeoLib: Using Geographic Information and Government Data to Market Your Library Linda Fredericks, Government & Legal Librarian, King County Library System Christie Koontz, Director, Geolib, Florida State University Abstract: Come discover how you can use the Public Library Geographic Database (PLGDB) as well as American FactFinder, ArcGIS and other mapping software and federal, local government, and library circulation and PC Bookings usage data to create maps and charts for your library's community planning & marketing efforts. Florida State University's GeoLib Program partnered with FSU's Information Institute and sponsored by the IMLS, is developing this first-ever National Public Library Geographic Database easily accessible over the Internet. The PLGDB includes the locations of America's 16,000 public libraries, population characteristics from the US Census that best describe people that use libraries and library use statistics from the NCES. 5. Retrospective BarcodingBecky Byrum, Government Information Services Librarian, Abstract: In anticipation of moving to a new building with an automated storage and retrieval system, the library at Valparaiso University undertook to barcode all government documents in its collection. This presentation will outline the procedures and implementation of the project and discuss some of the challenges that arose during the move to the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, including managing uncataloged documents and multiple disposal lists. 6. Disseminating Government Information in Innovative Ways: Public Libraries (Panel Discussion)Suzanne Sears, Government Documents Librarian, Tulsa City-County Library Abstract: [This presentation provides suggestions on generating visibility for documents in the community. It includes pages from the Tulsa City County Library web site, highlighting the documents collection and services, including quick links to hot topics, and the American Indian, African-American, and Hispanic Resource Centers.] 7. Hidden Treasure: Federal R&D Research Results in the Deep WebKaren J. Spence, Assistant Director for Information Systems, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), Department of Energy Abstract: The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with GPO. The mutually beneficial relationship between the organizations continues to evolve using cutting edge technologies to make DOE's scientific and technical information resulting from its R&D efforts easily accessible to the public. This session will highlight DOE and GPO participation in Science.gov, an interagency initiative of 17 U.S. Government science organizations within 12 Federal agencies. These agencies form the voluntary Science.gov Alliance. Site users can search across Alliance agency resources via one query. Science.gov, version 2.0, was launched in May 2004 and introduced real-time relevancy ranking to government science retrieval. This technology, funded by the Department of Energy, helps citizens sort through the government's reservoirs of research, and returns results most likely to meet individual needs. An advanced search capability and other enhancements were also added. Science.gov allows users to search the surface Web as well as the deep Web, where traditional search engines cannot go. The information is free, with no registration required. In addition, this session will inform the Depository Library community about federal information resources available through commercial search engines, provide an update on new DOE initiatives, and highlight a new alert service capability now available for keeping up with energy-related research. In these times of information overload, helping citizens sort through results to find the information they really need is critical. The DOE and GPO long-standing partnership is a prime example of two federal agencies working together for the benefit of the federal government and the American public it serves. 8. Learning the Legacy Collection: From Rookies to Living IndexesTanya Finchum, Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University Abstract: Ainsworth R. Spofford, Librarian of Congress 1864-1897, made the statement "everyone seeking to know anything, should find the librarian a living catalogue" (Spofford, p. 214). But how is a rookie government documents librarian to become a living index? What does a rookie do when the living index for her legacy collection is out of the building? In an attempt to find ways to narrow the gap of knowledge and skills between rookies and living indexes, informal surveys were conducted regarding avenues both rookies and living indexes have taken to gain knowledge of the legacy collection. The results of these surveys will be presented. 9. Ambassadors to Academia: Promoting Government Information Through Teaching in the College CommunityRoberta Arney, Head, Government Documents/Maps, University of Texas at El Paso Library Abstract: This panel will discuss methods used to promote government information in an academic setting. Panel members are incorporating government information into freshman seminar courses, general bibliographic instruction sessions and subject specific courses. We will focus on the use of cooperative learning, student engagement and best practices, to enhance the use of government information in a variety of teaching formats. Panel members are: Victoria Lynn Packard from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Joan Goodbody from Michigan Technological University, Susan Edwards from Amherst College, Lois Stickel from UNC Charlotte, Jo Anne Beezley from Pittsburg State University at Pittsburg, Kansas, Judy Andrews from Portland State University and Roberta Arney from University of Texas at El Paso. 10. How To Plan An Anniversary Celebration for Your Federal Depository LibraryRod Miller, Head, Government Information Resources, Arkansas State University Lorna Newman, Government Documents Librarian, University of Cincinnati Karen Russ, Documents Librarian, University of Arkansas, Little Rock Abstract: Rod Miller, Karen Russ, and Lorna Newman will be making a presentation and leading a panel discussion on how to plan an anniversary program to celebrate a significant anniversary of a library's participation in the federal depository library program. Reaching a major anniversary as a member of the FDLP calls for a celebration. What type of events should you host? Who do you invite? How much will it cost? How can we celebrate in addition to a meal or reception style event? All of these are critical questions to be answered. Join three documents librarians who have planned events for their 25th, 75th, and 90th anniversaries. Find out what they did and how they pulled it off! 11. Modeling Government Document web pages to best serve the document population. Is standardization the best way to go?Sharon R. Swain, Librarian, University of North Texas Abstract: The seed that was the idea for my project was planted during my SLIS Government Documents class at the University of North Texas. The University of Texas at El Paso's library document web page was not providing library patrons with the quick, easy access to government documents we wanted. At the same time, the increasing shift to electronic documents along with the document community's concerns about preservation issues and the seemingly decreased role of the GPO raised the question about the need for a model document web page. This presentation will detail the entire process - from needs assessment survey to web page design to site evaluation, including lessons learned. 12. Hot Topics in the News, and Digital Archiving: a powerful initiative for "up to the minute" reference service, collection development and long term digital preservation.Laurie Canepa, Regional Federal Document Librarian, New Mexico State Library Patricia Hewitt, Director of Technical Services, New Mexico State Library Kirsten Clark, Librarian, New Mexico State University Abstract: The New Mexico State Library has implemented a daily update service that provides direct online links to federal documents and information mentioned in the two largest newspapers in the State of New Mexico. The "Albuquerque Journal" and the "Santa Fe New Mexican" are perused daily for articles that mention federal reports, regulations, court decisions, legislation and statistics. The text of each report or relevant website is located and links are made in association with the story. In most instances, links are established and available on the State Library web site by 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. Originally intended as an alert service and reference tool for public libraries in New Mexico, the initiative has resulted in an enhanced focus on the identification and collection of local federal agency publications, which are subsequently captured and archived digitally. A-Z reference links maintained on the page reflect unique local interest and concerns, and the State Library has recently been approached by local educators interested in exploring educational opportunities for students in the community. Collaboration with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces is expected to begin in mid August, 2004 resulting in the identification and tracking of federal information of specific interest to citizens in the southern portion of the state, which will be included on the Hot Topics page. The potential for a statewide project involving all of the state's depositories is under discussion. Hot Topics link: http://www.stlib.state.nm.us/services_more.php?id=361_0_13_0_M64 13. Health Information: It's there, but do they know it?Ann Babits Grice,
Reference Librarian, East Brunswick Public Library and Toward Wellness: Women Seeking Health Information Dorothy Warner, Government Documents and Instruction Librarian, Moore Library, Rider University J. Drew Procaccino,Assistant Professor, Rider University Abstract: A survey of women's awareness of health information sources revealed a very low awareness of quality government sources and websites, including MedlinePlus and the National Library of Medicine. Detailed findings and analysis will be presented in addition to recommendations and plans for addressing the problem. Members of the Documents Association of New Jersey will present plans for a formal state-wide promotion effort to introduce our citizens to the valuable government resources available for locating quality health information. 14. Winning Friends and Influencing People... Government Information Training for Non-Documents LibrariansMarianne Mason, Federal Documents Librarian, The University of Iowa - Main Library Abstract: As is the national trend, the Government Publications, Reference and Instructional Services Departments at The University of Iowa Libraries are in the process of merging to become a one unit with a single service point. As a result of this organizational change, an intensive cross-training program has been implemented and is expected to be completed during the autumn semester 2004. The proposed presentation will focus on the government information aspects of this training program for non-documents librarians at the merged reference desk. Included will be a description of expected competencies, a skill development resource list, the subject-based training package (in web format) and proposed measurement of success. 15. Making Government Information More Accessible: Relevant, Effective Documents InstructionBarbara Miller, Documents Librarian and Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University, Edmon Low Library Karen Hogenboom,
Librarian, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Steven Woods, Librarian, Penn State University, University Park Abstract: The dramatic changes at the Government Printing Office have made it increasingly important to hone our instructional skills as government information specialists. We have always been committed to encouraging users, through instruction, to become frequent and effective users of government information. There is much that we can learn from each other and from the library profession about effective approaches to instruction. This session will provide a discussion of three models for government information instruction that have successfully integrated information literacy objectives with outcome based education. Attendees will be asked to share their own ideas and questions following a panel discussion. 16. Document Versioning and ControlPeter Hemphill, Senior Manager, Software Development, Information Handling Services Abstract: [Defines "version control," outlines document structure and hierarchy levels, discusses storing, identifying, and grouping document information, and identifies fundamental questions to ask.] 17. Local Access Statistics for Federal Documents: Tracking Web Page and Online Catalog UsageChristopher Brown, Government Documents Librarian, University of Denver, Penrose Library Susan Xue, Librarian, University of Colorado, Boulder Abstract: Documents librarians have always desired to know how their collections are used. The electronic age presents added challenges to knowing what is important to our users. This two-fold presentation first shows usage of a government publications library Web site by analysis of Web tracking logs, examining organization, access, searchability, and structure of electronic government information in subject directory format (University of Colorado at Boulder). The second half will show how, by tracking URL click-throughs in the local OPAC, online document accesses can be tracked by SuDoc number, title, agency, and other features (University of Denver). |
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