Help! I'm an Accidental Government Information Librarian
The Right to Know: Protecting and Expanding Access to Public Records
In a democratic society where access to government information is vital for informed civic engagement, barriers to transparency remain a persistent challenge. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of government transparency and the fundamental role that information access plays in maintaining an accountable democracy. The discussion will address key topics such as the legal framework behind freedom of information, the obstacles faced by journalists, librarians, researchers, and citizens in securing public records, and the implications of government secrecy on public trust.
Through an insightful exchange of ideas, the panelists will share their expertise on both the progress made in open government initiatives and the ongoing challenges that prevent full transparency. The panel will also examine how technological advances, changing legal standards, and shifting political environments shape the accessibility of government data. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complexities of information access, the importance of protecting transparency laws, and how these laws serve as a crucial check on power.
Panelists:
David Cuillier, Ph.D., is director of the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project, and co-director of the Brechner Center for Advancement of the First Amendment, at the University of Florida.
Dr. Kenneth Evans: Ph.D. is a scholar in science and technology policy at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and assistant director for innovation policy at Rice University's Office of Innovation.
Frank D. LoMonte J.D. is an adjunct instructor at the University of Georgia School of Law and serves as legal counsel at the Cable News Network, where he advises and trains the global media company's journalists on a variety of legal compliance issues, emerging legal risk areas and best legal practices for their careers.
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Recorded webinars
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HELP! Accidental Government Information Librarian
The Government Documents Round Table welcomes you to a series of webinars designed to help us all do better reference work by increasing our familiarity with government information resources, and by discovering the best strategies for navigating them. These sessions will be recorded and made available after the live sessions on our The Help! Webinars YouTube Channel. National ArchivesRecords Management Training Videos and Webinars NOAA"The National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series provides educators, students, and the interested public with educational and scientific expertise, resources and training to support ocean and climate literacy. This series generally targets formal and informal educators that are engaging students (elementary through college) in formal classroom settings, as well as members of the community in informal educational venues (e.g. after school programs, science centers, aquariums, etc.). However, the series is open to anyone interested in the topics listed below." United State Census BureauUSGSNational Map Training
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