Notable Government Documents 2011 | Digital Diamonds & Budget Cuts
May 15, 2011Digital projects continued to improve online access to U.S. government information during the past year as the Government Printing Office (GPO) implemented a federated search of a wide range of government information resources, and its repository of online information passed key milestones. Government bodies have produced born-digital content of extraordinary value. However, these gains are tempered by the prospect of massive federal budget cuts that will likely slow down progress.
Tools we can use
In October 2010, the GPO announced its implementation of MetaLib, a federated search tool developed by library automation solutions vendor Ex Libris. It enables users to retrieve documents, articles, and citations from 52 federal information resources, including indexes, catalogs, digital repositories, and subject gateways. Users may restrict their searches to resources hosted by particular agencies or devoted to broad themes. GPO will undoubtedly extend the reach of this tool, which is already eminently valuable.
Last year also marked GPO’s completion of the migration of several million documents from GPO Access (its first digital repository) to the Federal Digital System (FDsys) and recognized the latter as its official system of record for online government information. FDsys follows archival standards that ensure long-term preservation, while verifying the authenticity of the items it ingests through digital signatures. FDsys also provides bulk download of its XML-based collections. In the future, this practice will consume congressional documents automatically and serve as a tool for harvesting metadata from federal websites. The content of this repository may be accessed via Internet search engines, and GPO has invited libraries to harvest its metadata.
Digitization endeavors
As Google and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) press on toward their goal of digitizing one million to 1.5 million U.S. government publications, many other entities are contributing important and often unique content to the corpus of digitized government information. One new project is especially notable. In January 2011, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum unveiled its Digital Archives of some 200,000 pages of text, 1500 photos, 300 museum artifacts, and 1250 recordings of speeches, meetings, and phone conversations. This makes it the nation’s largest digitized presidential collection, and it continues to grow.
Budget battles loom large
Unfortunately for most of us, all signs point toward substantial budget cuts in FY12, which begins October 1, 2011. Outlays in the Republican budget proposal are $200 billion below those in the President’s 2012 proposed budget. Even a compromise between these proposals is likely to hinder the work of enhancing access to government information.
Don’t count on the Census Bureau
In response to the President’s call for “an aggressive, Government-wide effort to curb non-essential administrative spending,” Census Bureau director Robert Groves eliminated the Statistical Compendia Branch (SCB) and, with it, the print and online versions of Statistical Abstract of the United States and other key reference works. Unless Congress funds the SCB, the 130th edition of Statistical Abstract—one of the most notable documents of all time—will be the last published.
This decision is troubling in part because the Census Bureau’s sole criticism of this heavily used source is invalid. In the “U.S. Census Bureau’s Budget Estimates as Presented to Congress, February 2011,” the bureau justified its decision with the following: “The availability elsewhere of much of the information in the Statistical Abstract has led the Department and Census Bureau to the difficult decision to terminate the program.” That this title’s content is available elsewhere misses the point. Statistical Abstract exists so that users can find frequently cited statistics in one source rather than hundreds. The process by which the Census Bureau reached its decision is also disconcerting. Put simply, the failure to involve librarians and users in conversation about the SCB and its publications is an affront to open government.
Open government
Alarming as well is the notion that several key websites furthering government transparency and accountability, as well as the sharing of government information, may soon go dark or be scaled back. These sites are supported by the Electronic Government Fund (EGF). The amount needed to fund the EGF for a year is $34 million, but only $6.5 million will be available for the last five and a half months of FY11. Two of the most vulnerable targets are USAspending.gov, which provides an extraordinary level of detail about the use of federal tax dollars, and Data.gov (one of this year’s notable publications), which offers free access to almost 380,000 datasets.
The 2010 list
Despite dire predications that might endanger government publications going forward, the subject matter of this year’s list reflects an essential characteristic of these releases: their diversity. Nearly half of these titles focus on animal and plant life, climate change, and the environment. Half of the remaining titles deal with social topics, such as crime, human rights violations, economic development, the global economic crisis, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. City planning, construction, history, food and gardening, geospatial data, and engineering are among other themes addressed. The number of works available only in print, only online (designated by 
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Federal Documents
Afghanistan, Alone & Unafraid. photogs. by David A. Benhoff. Marine Corps Univ. Pr. 2010. ca. 100p. photogs. SuDoc # D214.2:AF3. ISBN 9780160861314. GPO Stock # 008-055-00242-7. $47.
Benhoff’s Among the People: U.S. Marines in Iraq was recognized as a notable document of 1998. This volume is equally moving as he captures, in images, the interaction of U.S. military personnel with Iraqi soldiers and civilians in some of the most remote regions of the country. The people are the primary focus. The faces of the children, alone, make this volume worth the price.
The Battle Behind Bars: Navy and Marine POWs in the Vietnam War. by Stuart I. Rochester. Naval History & Heritage Command. 2010. 67p. illus. maps. SuDoc # D221.2:V67/2. ISBN 9780945274612. GPO Stock # 008-046-00260-6. pap. $14.
Former chief historian of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Rochester and Frederick Kiley coauthored in 1998 the 706-page Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia, 1961–1973, which many consider the definitive account of American POWs in Vietnam. This new title summarizes that earlier work and retells some of its most compelling stories with regard to illness, maltreatment, and the effects of torture. A testament to heroism.
Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native Bees. by Beatriz Moissett & Stephen Buchmann. U.S. Forest Svc. & Pollinator Partnership, dist. by Pollinator Partnership. 2010. 40p. illus. SuDoc # A13.2:B39/7. Free + s/h.
Did you know that the honeybee is not native to the United States? This slim volume contains all kinds of interesting information about bee domestication, as well as descriptions of the lifestyles and habits of a few of the 4000 species of bees inhabiting North America. It also contains data on the importance of bees in our ecosystems and gives practical advice to gardeners seeking to attract bees. Filled with gorgeous illustrations, the book is written for children aged seven to ten, but adults will enjoy it, too. The second edition is due this month.
Climate Change Indicators in the United States. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dist. by National Svc. Ctr. for Environmental Pubns. purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS124968. 2010. 74p. illus. maps. SuDoc # EP1.2:C61/16. pap. Free.
In this report, the EPA presents data demonstrating that human activities contribute to climate change. The agency selected 24 indicators, such as greenhouse gas emissions and sea temperatures, in keeping with the established practice of major laboratories worldwide. This summary, which is written for the nonscientist, makes a compelling case.
The Crime of Family Abduction: A Child’s and Parent’s Perspective. U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, dist. by the National Criminal Justice Reference Svc. purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS124062. 2010. 61p. SuDoc # J32.2:F21. pap. $5.
Family abduction is the most prevalent form of kidnapping in this country. Because the abductors are family members, people often underestimate the gravity of this crime and its impact on children. This report provides information and support for law enforcement personnel, mental health professionals, victims, and parents searching for their children. The authors support their case with verbatim testimony of people who have been affected by this crime.
Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling; Report to the President. National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2978. 2011. 380p. illus. maps. SuDoc # PR44.8:D36/G95. ISBN 9780160873713. GPO Stock # 040-000-00784-9. pap. $39.
This report examines the events leading to the April 2010 explosion aboard the oil rig Deepwater Horizon that killed 11 men and produced the largest oil spill in recorded history. It includes the statements of survivors and a history of offshore drilling in the United States. Among its conclusions, the commission blames the companies involved and the federal government, particularly the Minerals Management Service, which failed to enforce regulations and colluded with the firms it was supposed to oversee.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Role in the Secondary Mortgage Market. Congressional Budget Office. purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2832. 2010. 57p. illus. SuDoc # Y10.2:F21/8. ISBN 9780160874512. GPO Stock # 052-070-07601-1. pap. $16.
As it traces the evolution and collapse of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Congressional Budget Office analyzes the arguments justifying federal involvement in the secondary mortgage market and identifies the structural weaknesses that led to the failure of these institutions.
A Field Guide for the Identification of Invasive Plants in Southern Forests. by James H. Miller & others. U.S. Forest Svc., Southern Research Station. purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2489. 2010. 126p. illus. SuDoc # A13.36/2:P69/11. ISBN 9780160857331. GPO Stock # 001-001-00690-4. pap. $22; Free from U.S. Forest Svc.
The color photographs in this compact field guide are so attractive that it’s difficult to believe the 50 trees, shrubs, grasses, and vines the authors describe are considered pests. The entry for each plant includes its common and scientific names, history, regional distribution, potential uses, and effects on the ecosystem, as well as a description of its appearance in each season. The authors also include a handy glossary of terms for the amateur botanist and a bibliography for readers seeking more detail.
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report: Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States. rev. ed. by Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. 2011. 662p. illus. map. ISBN 9780160879838. GPO Stock # 052-070-07610-1. pap. $29.
The panel that authored this report investigated 22 topics related to the financial collapse that caused 26 million workers to become unemployed or underemployed, led to four million home mortgage foreclosures, and erased $11 trillion of personal wealth. The commission concluded that successive congresses and administrations ignored obvious warning signs, and a combination of lax regulations, low interest, and easy credit fostered a financial climate in which too many assets were invested in toxic mortgages.
Grow It, Try It, Like It: Preschool Fun with Fruits and Vegetables. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Svc., dist. by USDA’s Team Nutrition. purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS124105. 2009. 7 vols. illus. CD-ROMs. SuDoc # A98.9:406. Print version free to selected school libraries. See form at tn.ntis.gov.
Written for parents and teachers of preschoolers, this fun and colorful kit provides a ton of food and nutrition advice intertwined with hands-on activities for the development of children’s motor, intellectual, and social skills. Posters, pamphlets, and CD-ROMs describe puzzles and games, recipes, and seasonal garden projects that revolve around growing fruits and vegetables and preparing them for meals.
Memorial Addresses and Other Tributes Held in the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States Together with Memorial Services in Honor of Edward M. Kennedy, Late a Senator from Massachusetts. U.S. Congress, Joint Committee on Printing. purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo421. 2010. 347p. illus. SuDoc # Y1.1/3:111-6. ISBN 9780160864049. GPO Stock # 052-071-01534-5. pap. $49.
This homage to the late senator consists of the speeches of hundreds of his colleagues and representatives delivered in the House and Senate. He had served 47 years in the U.S. Senate and is best remembered for his ardent support of national health reform, calling it “the cause of my life.” Known as the conscience of his party, he was also a tireless advocate for social justice, sponsoring legislation on education, voting rights, AIDS research, and many other issues.
A Photographer’s Path: Images of National Parks Near the Nation’s Capital. photogs. by Thomas Paradis, text by Megan Nortrup. National Park Svc. 2010. 163p. photogs. SuDoc # I29.2:P56/6.ISBN 9780160854231. GPO Stock # 024-005-01275-3. pap. $37.
Paradis took the photographs in this collection at the national parks and historic sites in the Potomac River watershed. It includes images of battlefields and forts, but Paradis gives most of his attention to the beauty of the landscape, fauna, and flora. This title contains little text—the photos speak for themselves. Perhaps one can still find nature’s serenity amid the urban clutter of the Washington, DC, area.
U.S. Marines in Iraq, 2004–2008: Anthology and Annotated Bibliography. comp. by Nicholas J. Schlosser. U.S. Marine Corps, History Division. purl.fdlp.gov/gpo/gpo584. 2010. 296p. illus. maps. SuDoc # D214.13:IR1/2010. Free.
This collection of articles reprinted from newspapers, magazines, and professional journals provides a historical account of the Marines in Iraq. The appendixes include a chronology of events and an annotated bibliography of sources telling the story of Marine combat and rebuilding activities from a variety of perspectives, including those of Iraqis.
State and Local Documents
Alaska
Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska. by Susan C. Byersdorfer & Leslie J. Watson. Alaska Sea Grant College Program. 2010. 342p. illus. map. ISBN 9781566121491. pap. $35.
With color photographs and descriptions of more than 400 marine species, this waterproof guide makes it easy to identify common fish and invertebrates living primarily in the east Bering Sea, central Aleutian Islands, and the west and central Gulf of Alaska. For fishers wanting to know what they have caught, biologists and technicians surveying fisheries, and teachers.
Field Guide to Seaweeds of Alaska. by Mandy R. Lindeberg & Sandra C. Lindstrom. Alaska Sea Grant College Program. 2010. 188p. illus. map. ISBN 9781566121569. pap. $30.
This is the first and only field guide to more than 100 common seaweeds, seagrasses, and marine lichens of Alaska. Filled with color photos and descriptions and printed on water-resistant paper, it is essential for scientists, coastal monitors, naturalists, educators, students, and beachcombers interested in Alaska’s coastal ecosystems.
California
Cal-Atlas Geospatial Clearinghouse. California Natural Resources Agency. www.atlas.ca.gov. 2008–. OCLC # 710218793. Free.
The Cal-Atlas site facilitates the coordinated and sustainable development, maintenance, licensing, and sharing of geospatial data by California government agencies, partners, and stakeholders. California government agencies work with the California GIS Council, regional GIS collaborators, and the broader California GIS community to define the data architecture, systems, standards, agreements, and processes of a fully integrated and effective California Spatial Data Infrastructure.
California’s Drought of 2007–2009: An Overview. by Jeanine Jones with Thang Nguyen. California Dept. of Water Resources. 1.usa.gov/gPeCR0. 2010. 116p. illus. maps. OCLC # 698462765. Free.
Documenting the effects of three consecutive years of drought, this report demonstrates the need for continued drought preparedness, ongoing hydroclimate monitoring, and the development of methodologies for quantifying drought’s socioeconomic impacts.
Welcome to the California Geological Survey. California Geological Survey. www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/Pages/Index.aspx. Free.
The California Geological Survey (CGS) is dedicated to providing scientific products and services related to the state’s geology, seismology, and mineral resources that affect the health, safety, and business interests of the people of California. The CGS website serves as a clearinghouse for geologic, seismic, and mineral-related materials, including publications, maps, earthquake data, Kids’ Geozone, and more.
Illinois
Go to 2040: Comprehensive Regional Plan. Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. 2010. 1.usa.gov/fWsRJA. 414p. illus. maps. OCLC # 706136939. spiral bound. Free.
Go to 2040 is a plan addressing a wide range of problems in Chicago, the country’s third largest metropolitan area. The authors analyze current social, economic, and environmental conditions, make dozens of specific recommendations, and provide cost estimates for their proposals. This very readable document will interest city planners and Illinois residents, particularly those who live in the 284 communities in and around Chicago.
New York
The State of the Hudson 2009. New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. www.dec.ny.gov/lands/51492.html. 2009. 16p. illus. map. Free.
This beautifully illustrated report concisely describes progress and ongoing problems in the struggle to clean up the Hudson River. It discusses water quality and the fish and wildlife of the estuary, as well as biodiversity, tributary health, and land use patterns.
North Dakota
Bridges Across North Dakota. photogs.by George Dutton. North Dakota Dept. of Transportation, State Historic Preservation Office, & Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, dist. by State Historical Society of North Dakota. 2010. 151p. illus. $19.95.
Primarily an educational tool examining the history, technology, and engineering of bridges in North Dakota, Dutton’s beautiful photographs make it a showpiece as well.
Palaces on the Prairie. by Rod Evans. North Dakota Inst. for Regional Studies. 2009. 242p. illus. ISBN 9780911042719. $29.95 + $4 s/h.
Evans takes the reader through Midwestern communities as they struggled to survive the crises of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He focuses on one of the ways community leaders elevated themselves: constructing palaces decorated with the grains or minerals that would best promote the businesses and products of their towns.
Ohio
Solar Makes Cents: A Residential Consumer’s Guide to Harnessing the Sun’s Energy. Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel. bit.ly/fYmUaJ. 2010. 25p. illus. OCLC # 695988895. Free.
This guide for residents of Ohio considering the use of solar power offers information on the benefits, financial incentives, and costs of solar energy use, together with relevant Ohio state laws and regulations.
Oklahoma
The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. ed. by Dianna Everett. Oklahoma Historical Soc. digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia. 2009. 2 vols. 1669p. illus. ISBN 9780941498753. $100 + $8 s/h.
To commemorate the Centennial of Statehood in 2007, the Oklahoma Historical Society developed this source to inform and educate citizens, students, historians, etc., about the state’s fascinating history. It contains 2,455 entries on the arts, education, urban development, minorities, and more.
International Documents
Africa Water Atlas. UN Environment Programme, dist. by Renouf Pub. & Bernan. www.unep.org/pdf/africa_water_atlas.pdf. 2010. 314p. illus. maps. ISBN 9789280731101. $150.
This atlas is “a visual account of Africa’s endowment and use of water resources” containing 328 maps and satellite images, as well as hundreds of graphs and photos. The text examines what the images suggest—that few African countries have adequate, year-round access to water—and discusses the effects of that scarcity and how it might be addressed. With two-page profiles of each nation’s water resources and challenges.
Ahmadinejad’s Iran: A Threat to Peace, Human Rights and International Law; Report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Canada, House of Commons, Subcommittee on International Human Rights. bit.ly/ig1XP3. 2010. 196p. Free.
This report is based mainly on expert testimony from hearings of the Canadian Parliament’s Subcommittee on International Human Rights in 2009. It is a comprehensive assessment of human rights abuses and violations of international law committed by the government of Iran. The report enumerates the crimes and gives 24 recommendations to the government of Canada that, together, serve as a comprehensive response. In English and French.
Data. World Bank. data.worldbank.org. 2010–. OCLC # 608510016. Free.
This web resource provides access to datasets containing country-level and regional statistics available until 2010 only via subscription. While much of the content is economic and financial, the World Bank also includes statistics on education, gender, the environment, labor, et al. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Social science researchers will find this highly beneficial.
Engineering: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities for Development. UNESCO, dist. by Renouf Pub. & Bernan. bit.ly/duv54G. 2010. 396p. illus. ISBN 9789231041563. pap. $52.
Recognizing the need for more trained engineers worldwide, UNESCO commissioned this study for the purpose of increasing support for engineering education. The authors discuss engineering’s many subfields, its importance to human development, and emerging professional issues. They also provide statistics on global engineering education. This title effectively counteracts the notion that engineering is boring or too difficult to learn. Especially useful to career counselors and high school/college students.
From Crisis to Recovery: The Causes, Course, and Consequences of the Great Recession. by Brian Keeley & Patrick Love. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, dist. by Renouf Pub. & Bernan. 2010. 144p illus. ISBN 9789264069114. pap. $19; ebook. ISBN 9789264077072. $13.
Keeley and Love have written a concise, readable, and, ultimately, hopeful introduction to the Great Recession, addressing the origins of the crisis, government responses, and measures to prevent its recurrence. Their discussion of employment is particularly insightful. With sidebars, graphs, photos, and annotated bibliographies.
Gender and Governance in Rural Services: Insights from India, Ghana, and Ethiopia. World Bank & International Food Policy Research Inst., dist. by Renouf Pub. bit.ly/dJKkOH. 2010. 332p. illus. ISBN 9780821376584. pap. $35.
An examination of the lack of economic and agricultural services, such as education, health care, and agricultural extension, for poor, rural women in developing countries. Rural communities in poor countries often face a “triple challenge”: the state is ineffective and markets and communities may also fail. Women face an additional barrier with the notion that they are not farmers. Attempts to address this situation have achieved mixed results. This study adds to existing knowledge through case studies conducted in India, Ghana, and Ethiopia.
Gender, Women, and the Tobacco Epidemic. ed. by Jonathan M. Samet & Soon-Young Yoon. World Health Organization, dist. by Renouf Pub. bit.ly/f1yoUj. 2010. 249p. illus. ISBN 9789241599511. pap. $50.
As tobacco use among women in wealthy countries declines, it is skyrocketing among women in the developing world. This title assesses the problem, identifies gaps in research, and highlights the need for prevention and treatment strategies designed for women.
High Mountain Glaciers and Climate Change: Challenges to Human Livelihoods and Adaptation. by Bjørn Petter Kaltenborn & others. UN Environment Programme. www.grida.no/publications/high-mountain-glaciers. 2010. 52p. illus. maps. OCLC # 710153874. ISBN 9788277010878. Free.
Glaciers worldwide have been melting rapidly since the mid-1980s. This book examines the impact of global warming on glaciers, snow, and ice and the effects of this environmental shift on the people who live downstream. The authors incorporate stunning photography, as well as color maps and charts, to convey the problem’s severity.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Atlas of Our Changing Environment. UN Environment Programme. bit.ly/esPoer. 2010. OCLC # 710092959. Free.
This web resource uses roughly 200 satellite images, hundreds of graphs and photos, numerous thematic maps, and statistics to assess environmental change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Parts 1 and 2 provide an overview of these regions’ physical geography, climatic conditions, biodiversity, and water resources, as well as the human activities that are degrading the environment. Part 3 consists of environmental profiles of 65 countries. In English and Spanish.
OECD iLibrary. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. www.oecd-ilibrary.org. 2010–. OCLC # 45707962. Subscription service.
This subscription service—more streamlined and robust than its predecessor, SourceOECD—provides full-text access to all books (with chapter-level access), working papers, periodicals, and statistical data issued by the International Energy Agency, Nuclear Energy Agency, Programme for International Student Assessment, International Transport Forum, and OECD since 1998. Links to related titles are only a click away. Authoritative information for researchers in many fields.
The Rice Crisis: Markets, Policies and Food Security. ed. by David Dawe. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & Earthscan, dist. by Renouf Pub. 2010. ISBN 9781849711340. $104.95.
Poor people who rely on rice as a staple suffered when rice prices on the world market spiked in 2008. In an effort to understand that event and design better policy responses, the Food and Agriculture Organization convened a workshop in 2009. The papers presented have been revised and updated for this publication, which provides an overview of the world rice market and trade policies, analysis of country- and region-specific policy responses, and numerous statistical tables and figures.
World Atlas of Mangroves. by Mark Spalding & others. Earthscan, dist. by Renouf Pub. & Bernan. 2010. 319p. illus. maps. bibliog. ISBN 9781844076574. $95.
This atlas, the product of an initiative led by the International Tropical Timber Organization, provides the first global assessment of the world’s mangroves, with 60 full-page maps marking their locations. The authors discuss topics such as mangrove management and ecology, the economic value of mangroves, and the vulnerability of mangroves to human activities. Most of the book consists of narrative descriptions of mangroves at the country level. With a wealth of beautiful color photographs and an extensive bibliography. Accessible to nonspecialists, too; indispensable for research.
The World’s Women 2010: Trends and Statistics. UN Statistics Division, dist. by Renouf Pub. bit.ly/bdkJrz. 2010. 255p. illus. ISBN 9789211615395. pap. $30.
The authors here analyze statistics on the status of women, particularly on gender-related disparities. They cover population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women, the environment, and poverty. With more than 150 graphs and tables and country-level statistics.
The ALA/GODORT PANEL
Champaign Chair David N. Griffiths
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
Federal Selector Mark Anderson
Univ. of Northern Colorado
Federal Judge Marianne Mason
Univ. of Iowa Libraries
Federal Judge Vicki L. Tate
Univ. of South Alabama
State/Local Robbie Sittel
Selector Tulsa City-County Library
State/Local Barbara Miller
Judge Oklahoma State Univ.
State/Local Heidi Peters Judge
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
International Brett Cloyd
Selector Univ. of Iowa
International Chelsea Dinsmore
Judge Univ. of Florida
International Julie Linden
Judge Yale Univ.
TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS Please complete the online nomination form at bit.ly/eDQFlx. If a title is a state or local publication, please also mail a copy to Robbie Sittel at the following address:
Robbie Sittel
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Titles considered in the next review will be published from 2010 to 2012. The deadline for nominating a publication is January 15, 2012.
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| David N. Griffiths (dngriffi@illinois.edu) is Chair, Notable Documents Panel, American Library Association Government Documents Round Table (GODORT). He is studying data curation and geographic information systems (GIS) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
