Proceedings of the 10th Annual Federal Depository Library Conference
October 14 - 17, 2001
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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Consolidates Regional depository libraries’ retention decisions for titles in the Superseded List. HTML | MS Word (106 p., 440 KB) | PDF (228 KB)
2. Virtual Reference: University of Florida RefExpress
Jan Swanbeck, University of Florida
3. Government Information and the Library Catalog: More Access to More Information from the Web
Jim Veatch, Library HQ SiteSource
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. PowerPoint (37 slides with notes, 6.56 MB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
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. HTML | MS Word (2 p., 30 KB) | PDF (12.3KB)
5. U.S. Geological Survey Resources on the Web
Rea Mueller, U.S. Geological Survey
6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Resources on the Web
Brand Niemann, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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
9. Where To Go for USDA Forest Service Products
Carol A. Ayer, U.S. Forest Service
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. HTML
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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. HTML
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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. PowerPoint (18 slides, 59 KB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
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. HTML
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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. PowerPoint (29 slides with notes, 3.66 MB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
16. Web Documents Digital Archive Pilot Project at GPO
George Barnum, Library Programs Service
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. HTML
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18. Applying for IMLS Grants
Michele Farrell, Institute of Museum and Library Services
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. HTML
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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. HTML
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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. HTML
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22. Education Resources from the Federal Government for Teachers and Students
Suzanne Sears, Tulsa City-County Library System
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. PowerPoint (18 slides, 1.33 MB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
24. Important Legal Resources (Yes, Even in Your Non-Law Library)
Mark Gooch, College of Wooster
25. Important Legal Resources (Yes, Even in Your Non-Law Library)
Barbara Selby, Arthur J. Morris Law Library, University of Virginia
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). HTML
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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. HTML
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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.
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. HTML
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31. Welcome to STAT-USA
Forrest B. Williams, STAT-USA
32. Bureau of Labor Statistics Website: A Complete Redesign
Vanessa Newton, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mary S. McMichael, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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. HTML
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34. National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Update & New Initiatives
Walter Finch, National Technical Information Service
35. The Inspection Process: It’s Not That Bad, Really!
Robin Haun-Mohamed, Library Programs Service
36. Self-Study Evaluations: Some Helpful Hints
Walter Zoller, Library Programs Service
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. HTML
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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. HTML
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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. PowerPoint (78 slides with notes, 3.7 MB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
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. HTML
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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. HTML
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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. PowerPoint (26 slides with notes, 122 KB) | Text-only version of PowerPoint
43. Counting California: A Citizen’s Gateway to Public Data
Patricia Cruse, California Digital Library, University of California
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