The Status and Future of Government Documents

Authors

James T. Shaw, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-29-2009

Abstract

Depository libraries have traditionally enjoyed a pretty sweet deal—we receive free copies of documents in return for space, processing, and staff to help people use them. Depository libraries have served as key players in two areas of public policy: 1) public access to government information for the needs of today; and 2) widespread distribution of documents helps them survive to form a historical record.

Comments

Presented at the Nebraska Library Association Annual Conference, October 29-30, 2009, LaVista, Nebraska.

Recommended Citation

Shaw, James T., "The Status and Future of Government Documents" (2009). Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations. 5.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/crisslibfacproc/5