GRS Past Events
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents...The American Community Survey (May 4, 2012)
The release of more 2010 decennial census data has more users inquiring about “decennial long form” data. In 2010, there was no long form. Instead the American Community Survey is collecting those kinds of variables. But the ACS has a very different methodology than the decennial census and data are not comparable between the two. This presentation lead by Michele Hayslett Data Services Librarian at the University Library of UNC at Chapel Hill, focuses on the differences between the two surveys and provides tips for users. Expected audience is anyone new to using the American Community Survey or anyone who wants to know more about how the ACS differs from decennial long form data.
Comparison of Census 2000 and ACS 2005
Help! I'm an Accidental International Government Information Librarian: The Basics, and a Bit Beyond (April 17, 2012)
This session covers information sources from major international governmental organizations (IGOs) focusing on publications, documentation, and statistics. IGOs covered will include the United Nations, European Union, International Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and World Trade Organization, as well as specialized agencies of the United Nations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization, and UNESCO. This webinar will provide viewers with an understanding of the uses of IGO information and how to identify international government information sources to meet the needs of users across a range of subjects, including international law, human rights, economic development, public health, demography, gender and women's studies, and more. Presenter Jim Church is the librarian for economics and international & foreign government information at the University of California Berkeley.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ... Government Resources of the European Union (February 23, 2012)
The post-WWII political landscape of Europe, with its emphasis upon European integration, has resulted in a quasi-Federal system. Accordingly, researchers seeking European governmental resources, statistics, and legal information must consider materials produced under the auspices of Europe’s two predominant IGOs (namely the European Union and the Council of Europe), in addition to the traditional, sovereign jurisdictions of Europe’s constituent states. This webinar, presented by Howard S. Carrier Reference Librarian at Valdosta State University, explores this topic using the example of one European state: the United Kingdom. Resources to be discussed include (but are not limited to):
EUROPA - http://europa.eu/
EUROSTAT - http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/
data.gov.uk - http://data.gov.uk/
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ... the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project (WVHP) (February 2, 2012)
In this session Beth Ann Koelsch, the curator of the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project (WVHP) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses the history of the WVHP, describes the collection development policy for the Project, and how the collections’ materials are made accessible to researchers. She also examines some of the intersections between “govdocs” and the WVHP archives. The Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project (WVHP), established at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1998, documents the contributions of women in the military and related service organizations since World War I. The collection offers a wide range of source material, including photographs, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, oral histories, military patches and insignia, uniforms, and posters, as well as published works.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents... What You Need to Know About the Creative Commons (January 5th, 2012)
In this session we explored a non-government information source of importance to all librarians. The Creative Commons, formed in 2001, is devoted to expanding the creative output and intellectual property available for others to build upon and share. This webinar looks at the basics of Creative Commons, the various CC licenses and what they mean and will show participants how to locate CC licensed content for use in their own projects and how to assign CC licenses to their own intellectual property. Presenter Rosalind Tedford is the Director for Research and Instruction at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ... PubMed, PubMed Central, and Medlineplus - What's the difference? (December 9th, 2011)
Do you support health science students? Are you on the hunt for another non-Google tool for health questions from the general public? Maybe you’ve heard that PubMed, PubMed Central and MedlinePlus are great sources for reliable medical information, but you’re not sure which site is best for your needs. This webinar led by Lea Leininger Health Sciences Librarian at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides an overview of PubMed, PubMed Central, and MedlinePlus with some searches and links to additional information.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ...
Finding your way: Maps and geospatial information from the federal government - (November 16th, 2011)
The federal government produces a wide array of maps and digital geospatial data from many different agencies that can be integrated into any reference interaction. This webinar lead by Marcy Bidney, the Head of the Donald W. Hamer Maps Library at Penn State University, will help you learn about maps from the USGS, Army Corps of Engineers, the National Map and more!
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Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ...Beginner’s Guide to Legislative History (November 9th, 2011)
This session explains more fully what legislative history is (and is not), looks at the print and online resources available, shows what roadblocks may prevent patrons from finding complete answers, and provides suggestions for alternative sources of information (mostly from a North Carolina perspective). Presenters Rebecca Hyman and Steve Case are both from the Government & Heritage Library , a part of the State Library of North Carolina.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents...State Agency Databases with Daniel Cornwall from the Alaska State Library
In this session you will learn about the State Agency Databases Across the 50 States project, a librarian led effort to locate and share all of the publicly searchable databases produced by state governments around the country. Exemplar databases from Alaska, North Carolina and Missouri were demonstrated. The potential of what an easily accessible database listing could mean to librarians and patrons alike was explored. Presenter Daniel Cornwall, is the Head of Technical and Imaging Services for the Alaska Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums.
Project page: http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/State_Agency_Databases
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents... Good Health (Information) in North Carolina (September 7, 2011)
North Carolina state government agencies and public universities publish a great deal of interesting health and healthcare information of value to researchers and reference librarians. In this webinar, learn about important data sources and how to get access them. Presenters Rebecca Hyman Reference and Outreach Librarian and Kurt Brenneman former Agency Outreach Librarian are both from the Government & Heritage Library, a part of the State Library of North Carolina.
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ... Resources for Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their Families (July 27, 2011)
In this session, learn about how you can help the Guard and Reserve Soldiers in your community obtain the assistance they and their families are entitled to as citizens. Topics covered include education benefits, debt relief, VA benefits and health care, military medical insurance (Tricare), and resources for spouses and children of deploying service members. Presenter David Durant, is the Federal Documents & Social Sciences Librarian at the Joyner Library at East Carolina University.
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Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ... Beyond Google: Effective Patent Searching in Every Library (July 13, 2011)
This session discusses patent searching tools, both those freely available over the Internet and those accessible only through Patent & Trademark Depository Libraries. Also discussed is how to do a patent search, what you should and shouldn't do when you're helping patrons with patent questions, and the pros and cons of using Google Patents. Presenters David Zwicky, Engineering Services Librarian, and Hyun-Duck Chung, Librarian for Management and Entrepreneurship, are both from the North Carolina State University Libraries.
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Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents... the Economic Census (June 14, 2011)
The Economic Census is a rich source of free, reliable data for business planning which includes: industry size and growth rate; change in number of industry participants; staffing levels and wage rates; and much more. In this webinar, we’ll demonstrate how to use the Economic Census to find these and other data that business patrons will find useful. Presenter Mary Scanlon, is the Research and Instruction Librarian for Business and Economics at Wake Forest University.
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Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian: American FactFinder and Census 2010 (June 9, 2011)
This session will teach users how to use the new interface for the U.S. Census Bureau's American FactFinder, its online database for distributing all data from its surveys. Presenter Michele Hayslett, is the Data Services Librarian at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Presenter Michele Hayslett's Resource Page
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian: Genealogy Using Government Information (May 11, 2011)
This session explores the different government resources available when researching family history. Resources covered are documents from the U.S. Census Bureau, and online products from other sources, such as databases, libraries, state and local government offices, maps and photographs. Presenter Jane Johnson, is a Special Collections Librarian at the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.
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Help! I'm an Accidental Government Information Librarian: The Basics (April 14, 2011)
Our first session, "The Basics," provided a general, basic overview of government information as it pertains to reference work. What types of information flow from the three branches of government that are important to your patrons? What major portals are most useful for finding U.S. Government information? What types of government statistics are available and how can they be found? What basic knowledge do I need to effectively locate government information? Presenter Bryna Coonin is a Reference Librarian at the Joyner Library at East Carolina University.
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GRS Sponsored Events at the NCLA Biennial Conference October 4th-7th, 2011:
"Do We Really Need to Pay for this Anymore?" The best free v. fee sources for statistics and country research with Lynda Kellam and Steve Cramer
A Government Resources Section (GRS) and Business Librarians in North Carolina (BLINC) co-production
These days it's more important than ever to consider what's worth paying for to support country & statistical research. Recently, some important databases, previously fee--based, are now free. At the same time, some famous, expensive country reports are now available through NC LIVE. The speakers reviewed core sources and cast a "vote" about whether certain subscriptions are still worth the money.
Census 2010: An Update with Michele Hayslett, Bob Coats, and Erin Casullo Watkins
Michele Hayslett talked about the new American Factfinder! Bob Coats gave an update on the Census 2010 results and next steps. Erin Casullo Watkins of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce talked about Census 2010 at the local level, primarily trends and implications in the Charlotte area.
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SimplyMap Training Retreat - November 12, 2010
NCLA's Government Resources Section and BLINC hosted an all-day
training retreat for SimplyMap, the web-based mapping tool available
through NC Live.
GRS Sponsored Programs at the 2009 NCLA Conference:
Politician’s Papers: Who Wants Them and Why
Ridley Kestler Memorial Program—Library archivists discussed the acquisition of the personal papers of politicians and their importance to library collections.
NC EDIS: Economic Development Intelligence System
John Correllus, Business Intelligence Director at NC Dept of Commerce, gave a tour of NCEDIS, a statistical and mapping tool that provides economic and demographic data for economic developers, businesses and the general public. Co-sponsored with BLINC.
Government Resources in State Library Digital Projects:
NC State Publications Collection, NC Mosaic, and Historical NC Census Data Jennifer Davison, Head, Government Documents Branch, and Amy Rudersdorf, Director, Digital Information Management Program, both with Government and Heritage Library, State Library of NC. Program highlighted State Library digital projects that focus on government resources. Co-sponsored with the State Library of NC Government and Heritage Library.
All About Census 2010
A panel presented the process and release for Census 2010, census data vs. American Community Survey data, and why libraries need to be involved. Beth Hayden, State Demographer, State Library of NC; Bob Coats, NC Office of State Budget and Management; Laura Strickland McClettie, US Census Bureau. Co-sponsored with REMCO.
