Leah Liebergen, Access Services Assistant at UW-Green Bay Cofrin Library passes this information along for anyone interested in the following online government document:
"EXAMINING THE ROLE OF MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES IN STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES"
This extensive document presents the transcript of a hearing held in Washington, D.C. (September 2008) before the U.S. House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities/Committee on Education and Labor. The purpose of the hearing, as pointed out by chairwoman, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (DNY), was for Members of Congress to examine the role that both libraries and museums play in strengthening communities. Testimony was given by involved citizens from across the United States of the wealth of innovative and creative activities, initiatives, and programs undertaken by libraries and museums to serve communities as well as to participte in addressing community needs and challenges.
Leah's recommendation also presents a timely opportunity to reacquaint WLA members and other interested parties with GIRT, the Wisconsin Library Association's Government Information Round Table which serves librarians and other library staff who work with the information provided in all formats by government agencies at the local, state, federal, and international levels.
You can find out more about GIRT by visiting the WLA website.