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Instruction, Training And Promotion: Strategies For Government Information Librarians, Sidney Lowe, Susie Skarl

Susie Skarl

The “New” Government Information Librarian

We are no longer simply managers of Federal Depository Libraries

• Liaison Activities
• Training: Gov Info 101
• Instruction
• Promotion and Outreach

Government Information At Lied Library, Susie Skarl, Michael Yunkin, Tim Skeers

Susie Skarl

Purpose – To provide a case study focusing on efforts Lied Library has undertaken in collection development and management, space utilization, electronic access, web site revisions, and staff training in government publications. Design/methodology/approach – The construction of and move into Lied Library have coincided with major developments in the production and dissemination of federal, state and local government publications and other information products. Among them is a trend away from print publications and toward “born-digital”, electronic-only publications. At the same time, space utilization issues have become even more critical in the new building. This article will explore the ways in …