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1. Regional Libraries’ Supersede Decisions, 1989-1991

Carolyn Kohler, University of Iowa

Consolidates Regional depository libraries’ retention decisions for titles in the Superseded List.
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2. Virtual Reference: University of Florida RefExpress

Jan Swanbeck, University of Florida

Describes online reference system developed by University of Florida.
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3. Government Information and the Library Catalog: More Access to More Information from the Web

Reviews electronic government information in 4 areas that are generally not cataloged by GPO or libraries: Websites, quasi and independent government agency information, legacy documents, and missing (fugitive) documents.
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4. How Acquiring GPO’s URL Records through a Vendor Can Help You Manage This Growing Area of Government Information

Jim Noel, MARCIVE, Inc.

Discusses ways in which a vendor can customize a library’s selection of electronic cataloging records and perform other services.
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5. U.S. Geological Survey Resources on the Web

Rea Mueller, U.S. Geological Survey

Describes USGS programs and publications in all formats, highlighting Web sites.

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6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources on the Web

Brand Niemann, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Shows variety of information available from EPA Website.
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7. Documents Data Miner 2 (DDM2): An Enhanced Utility

Nan Myers, Wichita State University

Summarizes the development of the Documents Data Miner for technical processing in documents departments and describes current and future enhancements.
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8. Standardization of Geographic Names

Roger L. Payne, U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Outlines principles and history of standardization of geographic names, including details on Geographic Names Information System.
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9. Where To Go for USDA Forest Service Products

Carol A. Ayer, U.S. Forest Service

Lists U.S. Forest Service online resources, libraries, & Web sites. &
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10. Depository Promotion: You Can Do It!

Earl Shumaker, Northern Illinois University

Outlines methods to promote documents.
PowerPoint (14 slides, 748 KB)

11. Activities To Consider in Order To Promote Your Depository and Your Depository Web Sites!

Robert Gaines, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Presents methods to advertise government documents and depository services, with specific examples that have worked.
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12. Introduction to Cooperative Cataloging Panel Discussion

Thomas A. Downing, Chief, Cataloging Branch, LPS, Moderator

Provides background on GPO’s cooperative cataloging efforts and introduces 2 speakers from Library of Congress.
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13. The CONSER Model and Its Application to a GPO-led Cooperative Program

Jean Hirons, Library of Congress

Summarizes elements that have made CONSER a successful cooperative program and examines questions that need to be answered before beginning a new cooperative cataloging program.
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14. Web Documents Digital Archive Pilot Project (OCLC): Arizona

Janet Fisher, Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records

Describes the Arizona State Library’s efforts to preserve digital information in cooperation with the OCLC Web Preservation Project. Discusses criteria for selecting documents, metatags to facilitate automated caching, and retrieval.
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15. Enhancing Access to State Government Information at the Connecticut State Library

Julie Schwartz, Connecticut State Library

Summarizes Connecticut State Library’s efforts to identify, preserve, and retrieve government documents in electronic format. Describes the library’s participation in the OCLC CORC (Cooperative Online Resource Catalog) and Digital Archive projects.
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16. Web Documents Digital Archive Pilot Project at GPO

George Barnum, Library Programs Service

Outlines background and goals of GPO’s digital archiving project.
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17. Item Selection Rates, Electronic Formats, and Collection Development Policies in the More Electronic Federal Depository Library Program

Walter Zoller, Library Programs Service

Explains GPO policy on depository library item selection rates and discusses the importance of collection development policies for electronic materials.
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18. Applying for IMLS Grants

Michele Farrell, Institute of Museum and Library Services

Describes IMLS grants: what they are, who is eligible, what they fund, and how to apply.
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19. Library Grant Programs in Pennsylvania

John Geschwindt, State Library of Pennsylvania

Describes 3 types of state funding available to libraries in Pennsylvania and gives examples of some of the projects undertaken.
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20. Teaching E-Competencies: A University Perspective

Robert B. Allen, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland

Summarizes University of Maryland’s program in Human Computer Interaction.
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21. E-Competencies: GODORT (Government Documents Round Table)

Sherry DeDecker, Coordinator, GODORT Federal Documents Task Force

Eric Forte, Chair, GODORT GITCO
John Hernandez, GODORT GITCO
Cindi Wolff, School of Library & Information Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lists basic, intermediate, and advanced skills for depository librarians in an electronic environment.
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22. Education Resources from the Federal Government for Teachers and Students

Suzanne Sears, Tulsa City-County Library System

Lists Web sites suitable for classroom use, with emphasis on those that are "fun for kids." Includes highlights and suggested uses.
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23. Professional Resources for Teachers & Administrators from the Federal Government

Adriana Edwards-Johnson, University of Central Oklahoma

Lists Web sites relating to education. Topics include professional development, grants, and current issues such as homeschooling and school violence.
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24. Important Legal Resources (Yes, Even in Your Non-Law Library)

Mark Gooch, College of Wooster

Lists titles and Web sites for legal reference.
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25. Important Legal Resources (Yes, Even in Your Non-Law Library)

Barbara Selby, Arthur J. Morris Law Library, University of Virginia

Outlines types of legal information: Federal, state, and local. Gives examples of Web sites.
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26. Organizing or Rejuvenating Local Documents Interest Groups

Karen Russ, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Outlines history and activities of the Mid Arkansas Documents Consortium (MADOC).
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27. Educational Resources Information Center Update

Sheila M. McGarr, National Library of Education

Explores ERIC’s history and mission, and describes its services and programs, including Web sites.
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28. Energy Citations Database: Department of Energy Legacy Information on the Web

Dr. Walter L. Warnick, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Reviews cooperative arrangements with other Federal agencies to provide government information to the public and describes information available in Energy Citations Database.

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29. Disaster Plans: Hope for the Best, But Plan for the Worst

Stephen Henson, Southern Company Services, Inc.

Presents step-by-step, practical instructions for creating an effective library disaster plan. &
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30. Effective Disaster Plans: Response, Mitigation, and Continuity

Mary Finley, California State University, Northridge

Describes aftermath of an earthquake, emphasizing need for advance planning to minimize a disaster’s effects on a library. Includes mitigation, continuity planning, financial aspects, and special considerations for government documents.
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31. Welcome to STAT-USA

Forrest B. Williams, STAT-USA

Reviews status of STAT-USA, including new content and future directions.
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32. Bureau of Labor Statistics Website: A Complete Redesign

Vanessa Newton, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mary S. McMichael, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Illustrates content and capabilities of BLS Website through views of Web pages.
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33. FirstGov.gov: Past, Present, Future

Patricia Wood, Office of FirstGov

Reviews history of FirstGov as a portal to government and its development as a catalyst of e-government.
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34. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Update & New Initiatives

Walter Finch, National Technical Information Service

Describes NTIS’ background, mission, and current status, including e-Government Virtual Library and Science.gov.
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35. The Inspection Process: It’s Not That Bad, Really!

Robin Haun-Mohamed, Library Programs Service

Summarizes background and history of depository library inspections, and lists current and future areas of concern. &
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36. Self-Study Evaluations: Some Helpful Hints

Walter Zoller, Library Programs Service

Itemizes key factors inspectors evaluate in 7 categories of depository library services and facilities.
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37. Science Reference on the Web

Kay Collins, University of California, Irvine

Discusses techniques librarians can use to help differing levels of users find scientific and technical information on the Web, using 7 sample reference questions. Discusses search engines, directories, and individual government Web sites.
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38. Finding U.S. Government Technical and Scientific Information on the Web: Hints for the Non-Technical Librarian

Lynne Reasoner, University of California, Riverside

Discusses reference sources and techniques for locating government technical reports, including Web pages designed for science study and classroom use. Includes specific examples and problems.
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39. Census 2000 Data Products

John Kavaliunas, U.S. Bureau of the Census

Provides detailed information on information products from Census 2000 in all formats, including types of files, geographic levels, population groups, etc.
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40. Maps for Census 2000: Directions We Can Take

Barbara Levergood, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Explores issues of accessibility and usability of Census 2000 maps, including specific problems and examples, options, and Web sites.
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41 Roles for Libraries Big and Small in the Digital Preservation of Government Information

Elizabeth Cowell, University of California, San Diego

Discusses roles of depository libraries and GPO in the permanent preservation of Government information in digital format. Suggests options and methodologies.
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42. LOCKSS Project: An Overview and Consideration of Its Applicability to Government Information

Chuck Eckman, Stanford University

Discusses problems with electronic publications (preservation, maintaining content integrity, etc.) and proposes solution through global online library.
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43. Counting California: A Citizen’s Gateway to Public Data

Patricia Cruse, California Digital Library, University of California

Describes Web site for "one stop shopping for data and statistics about California."
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