2021 ALA Annual Virtual Conference

Government Information for Children Committee

June 15, 2021 | 8:00-9:00 PT / 9:00-10:00 MT / 10:00-11:00 CT / 11:00-12:00 ET

The purpose of the Government Information for Children Committee is to:

• Promote government information in order to engage K-12 students in learning about history, culture, science, and government through games and other interactive activities.
• Assist teachers, school librarians, public librarians, academic librarians, parents, and the general public with locating teaching aids, lesson plans, and exciting tools to enhance students' learning.
• Provide all populations with a collection of free government resources – designed for children – to advance their personal and professional needs.

Agenda:
I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Old Business/Current Projects – New GIC Libguide https://godort.libguides.com/gic is up and running and the committee is continuing to improve/add new content.

1. Two new (hidden) tabs are being developed devoted to kids:
   1. STEAM – Just for Kids (Grades K-6)
   2. STEAM – Just for Teens (Grades 7-12)
2. Emily Alford created a new Guide Feedback box that links to a Google form.
3. The GODORT GIC Libguide has been added to FDLP’s list of guides. https://libguides.fdlp.gov/k-12-resources-hot-topics

III. New Business/Plans for Coming Year

1. Further promotion of GIC Libguide.
2. Constitution Day Poster Contest.
3. Call for new committee chairperson.

IV. Announcements

Link to Meeting Recording (Note: this recording does not include transcripts):

https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/share/sZXT4nNUMQZwJLjAAuyviUvJbTf4ISETeDEL3u6Qph_hVsLkDBwiKNn_9tsZDB7D.SO9Z25Zn51miExNH?startTime=1623769207000

Legislation Committee

June 15, 2021 | 11:00-12:30 PST/ 12:00-1:30 MST/ 1:00-2:30 CST/  2:00-3:30 EST

The Legislation Committee:

• identifies issues requiring legislative action;
• prepares or advises on resolutions for the membership, Steering Committee, task forces and committees;
• assists the ALA Washington Office on issues affecting federal government legislation; and
• assists and coordinates legislative action with other ALA bodies.

Agenda:

1. Welcome and introductions
2. Review memorial resolutions
3. Discuss advocacy action plan 

Link to Meeting Recording (Note: this recording does not include transcripts):

https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/share/8243nIdTtn_5_KwFN4kwezPnkw_rgRzUw8Q3s9oVRhz60YahKfgaxvApT78Q_tD3.HJIW9fR9Tkp_yxTY?startTime=1623780351000

Rare & Endangered Publications Committee

June 15, 2021 | 1:00-2:30 PST / 2:00-3:30 MST / 3:00-4:30 CST / 4:00-5:30 EST

The Rare and Endangered Government Publications (REGP) committee seeks to identify rare, unique and/or endangered government publications, in all formats and from all levels of government; to evaluate materials for preservation and conservation; and to plan programs and workshops on the preservation of these materials.

Agenda:

Link to Meeting Recording (Note: this recording does not include transcripts):

https://ala-events.zoom.us/rec/share/358fPZafQ0K53GADsx1Qnpa2grPlW8gfNDUo7lPeOKuRxu4J1xsUeqSNupD7Fhn4.MAwcG3Qqwfv-L3wp?startTime=1623787246000