The Iowa Government Documents Round Table welcomes Lisa Russell (a native Iowan), the Government Printing Office (GPO) Content Manager in Library Planning and Development, as the lead presenter on July 18th. Think digital content and all of the issues that surround managing, providing access to and authenticating web-based government resources. Anyone with an Internet connection who uses e-government services or provides government information will want to hear how GPO is ensuring the authenticity, preservation, and permanent access to federal government information - past, present and future. Click here to learn more about GPO's authentication initiative.
The Iowa Digital Library team will provide an update of new content during the afternoon session with special focus on Iowa images that document national social movements and influence public policy.
Participants will receive 3 Continuing Education Credits through the Iowa State Library's certification program.
Hope to see you on Friday, July 18th at the University of Iowa, 
Pappajohn Business Building, Rm. S107. Map
Agenda:
9:00 - 9:30 ~ Meet and Greet
9:30 ~ Welcome!
9:35 - 10:25 ~ Lisa Russell (Part 1) National Initiatives and Local Impact: an overview of GPO’s plans for providing federal government information in a digital environment and the implications for local libraries.
10:35 - Noon ~ Lisa Russell (Part 2) Detailed look at GPO’s authentication initiative, designed to assure users that the electronic documents on GPO Access have not been altered since GPO disseminated them.
Noon - 1:00 ~ Box Lunches provided by Sweet Pea Catering
1:15 - 2:30 ~ Iowa Digital Library Team will provide a content update with special focus on Iowa images of social movements that have helped shape public policy.
2:40 - 3:00 ~ GODORT Members Meeting
To register, please submit the form below and send your check payable to ILA, GODORT (GODORT Members & LIS Students $15; Other ILA Members $20; $25 for non-ILA members) to Greg Wool at 204 Parks Library, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-2140 by July 15th to ensure adequate seating and meal accommodation. Thanks!
If you're not already a member of Iowa GODORT, membership is only $5 in addition to the Iowa Library Assn. dues.