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| T H E D U P O N T C I R C L E R E P O R T E R |
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| An Informal Newsletter for the Federal |
| Depository Library Community |
| August 2, 1993 No. 11 |
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CONTENTS: * CHICAGO CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT
INFORMATION: ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER, COORDINATING
COMMITTEE MEMBERS, REGISTRATION FORM
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NOTE: THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL WAS SENT TO ALL FEDERAL DEPOSITORY
LIBRARIES VIA DEPOSITORY SHIPPING BOXES DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 23.
July 23, 1993
Dear Federal Depository Librarian:
A working conference to develop and articulate a plan for the
federal government information dissemination system of the future
will be held October 29-31, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois. The
Chicago Conference on the Future of Federal Government
Information is being coordinated jointly by the Dupont Circle
Group and the ALA/GODORT Ad hoc Committee on Restructuring the
Federal Depository Library Program. The conference is open to all
members of the depository library community. The purpose of the
Chicago Conference is to bring together representatives from all
types of depository libraries in order to develop and articulate
in writing: (1) the assumptions, values, mission statement, and
goals for a depository program; (2) short-term proposals for
improving the Federal Depository Library Program; and (3) one or
more long-term plans for a new government information
dissemination system, including action plans for implementation.
The Chicago Conference on the Future of Federal Government
Information is the next step in a series of ongoing developments
relating to the changing national information infrastructure and
the restructuring of the depository program. Budgetary
constraints have hampered the Federal Depository Library Program
for several years, and the rapid advancements of electronic
technologies have presented new problems and opportunities for the
program, libraries, and the patrons they serve. Several
organizations, including the Association of Research Libraries
(ARL) and the Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), have
proposed models for alternative delivery systems for government
information. The Depository Library Council addressed
restructuring the FDLP at several of its meetings and recently
distributed its report, "Alternatives for Restructuring the
Depository Library Program" (see Administrative Notes, vol. 14,
no. 13, 6/20/93). In April 1993, the independent Dupont Circle
Group met in Washington, DC, in an attempt to bring into focus
many of these developments. The DCG developed and widely
distributed a series of discussion draft documents, which were
discussed at the Federal Depository Library Conference.
Throughout the spring and summer of 1993, national, regional,
state, and local library groups have held meetings to discuss
proposals for restructuring the depository program.
The Chicago Conference will provide an opportunity for
depository librarians to select from and build upon these efforts,
working toward a consensus document which can speak for the
Federal depository library community.
This will be a working meeting open to all members of the
depository community. Participants must pre-register in order to
facilitate the scheduling of rooms and assignments to work groups.
By registering for the conference, participants will be making a
commitment to come to Chicago well-prepared and ready to devote
considerable time to writing proposal documents and working to
achieve community consensus. Registrants are required to sign-up
for working groups in one of five study areas, and each registrant
will receive background materials and work assignments prior to
the meeting in Chicago. The documents prepared in the working
groups will be developed into a proposed consensus document.
Following the conference, the final document will be circulated to
all depository libraries, library organizations, and other
interested groups and stakeholders.
Attached is a registration form for the Chicago Conference on
the Future of Federal Government Information. Registration
deadline is September 24, 1993. A $20 registration fee will
be required to help defray the costs of photocopying,
distribution, etc. You must indicate on the registration form
your preferences for the study areas on which you wish to work.
Final assignments will be made by the conference coordinating
committee. All registrants will be sent (via computer diskette or
FTP) copies of discussion documents and background material. All
background reading, preparation work and assignments must be
completed prior to arriving in Chicago -- there is a tremendous
amount of work to accomplish in three days, and there will be very
little opportunity to do any "preparation" work once the meeting
begins. It will be assumed that all participants will arrive
well-prepared and ready to go to work.
The members of the Dupont Circle Group and the ALA/GODORT Ad
hoc Committee on Restructuring the FDLP will serve as a
coordinating committee for the Chicago Conference. (Please see
below for a list of the members of the conference coordinating
committee.)
If you cannot attend the Chicago Conference, you can still
participate in the process: Written comments and position papers
from any group or individual are encouraged and welcomed. Please
notify your local or state organizations about this conference.
Many state groups have met or will be meeting to discuss these
issues; written comments and suggestions from these groups are
vital to the process. Send all comments, preferably in electronic
format, to: Dan O'Mahony , Brown University Library, Government
Documents, Box A, Providence, RI 02906, E-mail:
[log in to unmask] Comments received by September 15
will be included in the packet of information sent to registrants.
This conference will take place immediately prior to the fall
meeting of the Depository Library Council. While the Chicago
Conference is an independent meeting, it is contingent upon the
Council meeting with respect to location and dates. The fall
Council meeting is planned for November 1-3 in Chicago. Any
changes (location or dates) to the Council meeting would
necessitate corresponding changes to the Conference on the Future
of Government Information. Conference registrants will be
notified at the earliest possible time should such changes occur.
Depository librarians are an important stakeholder in the
federal information infrastructure. The Chicago Conference will
be an opportunity for the depository community to make its
collective voice heard as together we map out a plan for future
access to federal government information.
If you have any questions about the Chicago Conference,
please contact Gary Cornwell or Julia Wallace, or any member of
the conference coordinating committee.
Thank you for your consideration of these issues and your
support of the depository library program!
Signed,
Chicago Conference Coordinating Committee
GENERAL AREAS FOR CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
Please indicate your preference on the registration form for
participation in one of the study areas listed below.
Registration forms must be received by September 24, 1993. Once
registered, you will be sent a registration confirmation form
along with hotel information, background reading materials,
and a notice of which specific work group you have been assigned
to, based on the general area which you have chosen here. The
conference organizing committee will make the final determinations
on work group assignments.
AREA 1: Articulation of the Program: background, mission, goals,
benefits, and development of the depository library program.
AREA 2: A Model for the NEW federal information dissemination
program: service levels and program administration; THE consensus
model from the depository library community.
AREA 3: The Five Year Plan: short term strategies for immediate
program reform over five years laying the foundation for a new
structure.
AREA 4: The Long Range Plan: developmental strategies for
building new programs within the depository library program;
developing collaborative efforts with user groups, stakeholder
groups, related interest groups (CNI, APDU, IASSIST, etc.),
network building, education, local public access initiatives, etc.
AREA 5: Legislative and Regulatory Reform: policy development and
the technical legal structure; identifying new legislation and
regulations required and amendments and changes needed; outlining
a strategy for developing new legislation and rules; developing
the action plan for submitting this proposal to the library
associations and to Congress (i.e. developing a plan to broaden
the constituency and build support, getting other groups to join
in developing the specific legislative and regulatory language and
activities needed to implement this proposal).
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CHICAGO CONFERENCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Dupont Circle Group:
Gary Cornwell, Co-Chair
University of Florida
Phone: (904) 392-0366
Fax: (904) 392-7251
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Julia Wallace, Co-Chair
University of Minnesota
Phone: (612) 626-7520
Fax: (612) 626-9353
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Duncan Aldrich
University of Nevada, Reno
Phone: (702) 784-6570
Fax: (702) 784-1751
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Tom Andersen
California State Library
Phone: (916) 653-0085
Fax: (916) 654-0241
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Francis Buckley
Detroit Public Library
Phone: (313) 833-4028
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Diane Garner
Harvard University
Phone: (617) 495-2479
Fax: (617) 495-0403
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Carol D. Gordon
Milwaukee Public Library
Phone: (414) 286-2167
Fax: (414) 286-2137
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Steve Hayes
University of Notre Dame
Phone: (219) 631-5286
Fax: (219) 631-6772
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Sally Holterhoff
Valparaiso University School of Law
Phone: (219) 465-7866
Fax: (219) 465-7872
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Linda Kennedy
University of California, Davis
Phone: (916) 752-1624
Fax: (916) 752-3148
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Ridley Kessler
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Phone: (919) 962-1151
Fax: (919) 962-0484
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Melissa Lamont
University of Connecticut
Phone: (203) 486-6128
Fax: (203) 486-3593
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Sandee McAninch
University of Kentucky
Phone: (606) 257-8400
Fax: (606) 257-3139
E-mail: mcaninch@ukcc
Kay Melvin
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Phone: (703) 308-4472
Fax: (703) 308-4496
Lois Mills
Western Illinois University Library, Emeritus
Phone: (309) 837-1983
Fax: (309) 298-2791
Sandy Morton-Schwalb
Special Libraries Association
Phone: (202) 234-4700
Fax: (202) 265-9317
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Daniel O'Mahony
Brown University
Phone: (401) 863-2522
Fax: (401) 863-1272
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Sandra Peterson
Yale University
Phone: (203) 432-3212
Fax: (203) 432-3214
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
John Shuler
University of Illinois at Chicago
Phone: (312) 996-2738
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Jack Sulzer
Pennsylvania State University
Phone: (814) 865-3819
Fax: (814) 865-1015
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Susan Tulis
American Association of Law Libraries
Phone: (202) 662-9200
Fax: (202) 662-9202
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Carol Watts
NOAA, Nat. Env. Satellite & Data Info. Service
Phone: (301) 443-8272
Fax: (301) 443-0237
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Facilitator:
Prue Adler
Association of Research Libraries
Phone: (202) 296-2296
Fax: (202) 872-0084
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
ALA/GODORT Ad hoc Committee on
Restructuring the FDLP:
Bill Sudduth, Chair
University of Richmond
Phone: (804) 289-8851
Fax: (804) 289-8757
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Dan Barkley
Wake Forest University
Phone: (919) 759-5829, 5478
Fax: (919) 759-9831
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Raeann Dossett
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Phone: (217) 333-2059
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Linda Kopecky
Sangamon State University
Phone: (217) 786-6633
Fax: (217) 786-6208
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
David Larkin
University of Texas at El Paso
Phone: (915) 747-6702
Fax: (915) 747-5327
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Alexandra Lutz
New York Public Library (Mid-Manhattan)
Phone: (212) 340-0888
Fax: (212) 576-0048
Mary Martin
Claremont Colleges
Phone: (909) 621-8923
Fax: (909) 621-8681
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Andrea Sevetson
University of California, Berkeley
Phone: (510) 643-9346
Fax: (510) 643-7891
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Anne Watts
St. Louis Public Library
Phone: (314) 539-0373
Fax: (314) 539-0393
Cynthia Wolff
University of Oklahoma
Phone: (405) 325-3141
Fax: (405) 325-7618
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
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* * * * * REGISTRATION FORM * * * * *
CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
October 29-31, 1993, Chicago, Illinois
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Library:____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State:______ Zip:______________
Phone:(____)______________________ Fax:(____)_______________________
Email:______________________________________________________________
FOR SENDING YOU PREPARATION/BACKGROUND INFORMATION, DO YOU USE:
(Check one)
___ IBM/DOS computer (3.5 inch disk) ___ Macintosh computer
___ IBM/DOS computer (5.25 inch disk) ___ No disk needed, will FTP files
[ ] CHECK HERE IF YOU CAN BRING A LAP-TOP COMPUTER TO THE CONFERENCE
___ IBM/DOS computer With printer? ___Yes ___No
___ Macintosh computer With printer? ___Yes ___No
STUDY AREAS FOR CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION:
Indicate your preference for working on the study areas listed below.
Rank your preferences: 1=First choice; 2=Second choice; 3=Third choice.
___ Area 1: Articulation of the Program
___ Area 2: Model for a New DLP
___ Area 3: Five Year Plan
___ Area 4: Long Range Plan
___ Area 5: Legislative/Regulatory Reform
Conference registration fee is $20. Make check payable to: DIANE GARNER.
Please note on the check: CHICAGO CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.
Send your check and completed registration form to:
Diane Garner, Harvard University, Widener Library, Government
Documents & Microforms, Cambridge, MA 02138,
Phone: (617) 495-2479, Fax: (617) 495-0403
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1993
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