Government Documents Round Table (GODORT)

A dynamic forum where information professionals learn, discuss, advocate, and create scholarship on and about government information at all levels (local, state, national, and international).

Our Mission

The mission of the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) is to 1) provide a forum for discussion of problems, concerns, and for exchange of ideas by librarians working with government document; 2) provide a force for initiating and supporting programs to increase availability, use, and bibliographic control of documents; 3) increase communication between documents librarians and other librarians; (4) to contribute to the extension and improvement of education and training of documents librarians.

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GODORT meetings and events in June 2025.

GODORT June Meetings and Events

The Government Documents Round Table will be holding our Annual Virtual Meetings June 9-12.

These meetings are open to all, just register using the button below. Registering allows you to attend any of the GODORT virtual meetings. You do not need to be an ALA or GODORT member to attend GODORT meetings. Check out the schedule and join us next week to learn more about GODORT..

Read about GODORT's in-person events in Philadelphia, during the ALA Annual Conference on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28. Registration to the ALA Conference is only required to attend the GODORT meetings held at the on-site conference.

In-person Events in Philadelphia

Meeting Minutes

Agendas, meeting minutes, and conference schedules.

Online Resources

These free resources were created or sponsored by GODORT to help enhance access to government information in all formats.

Help! Webinars

"Help! I'm an Accidental Government Librarian" - Check out the Webinar schedule.

Join Us - Find out more about getting involved with Godort!

Join GODORT

Any ALA member with an interest in government information may become a member of GODORT! GODORT provides its members with many opportunities for discussion, continuing education and participation. Learn more.

Friday Chats

These are informal sessions for the GODORT community and friends to meet and talk about issues in government information. You do not need to be a GODORT member to attend (but we would love to have you join!)

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