NEW JERSEY

     DANJ sponsors an annual conference on a topic of current interest to the documents community.  Conferences are usually held toward the end of October and are open to all librarians.  Contact the Continuing Education Committee Chair or any DANJ Executive Board Member for information.

Examples of conference topics include:

Nov.  1, 2002        The Digital Library: Promises and Perils
                            Alexander Library - Rutgers University

Nov.  2, 2001        Census Resources 2000 - Count Yourself In!
                            Alexander Library - Rutgers University

Nov.  3, 2000        Health Resources 2000: Government Information for the New Millennium
                            Alexander Library - Rutgers University

Nov.  5, 1999        Global Information--Bringing the World to Your Library: How to Access International Resources for You & Your Patrons
                            Alexander Library - Rutgers University

UNITED STATES

Interagency Depository Seminar

     Every year, the Government Printing office sponsors a weeklong, Interagency Depository Seminar (affectionately known as "Boot Camp") in Washington, D.C. for new Documents Librarians.  The seminar is designed to provide new documents librarians with an overview of various agencies' information products and activities as they relate to Federal Depository Libraries.  It is usually held toward the end of May. Details about the seminar appear in Administrative Notes and on the FDLP Administration Calendar web page.
 

Federal Depository Conference

     Each spring, GPO holds a Federal Depository Conference for Documents Librarians.  The Conference, held in the D.C. area, is designed to provide an update on GPO activities, products and services as well as the products and services of various federal agencies.  The Depository Library Council holds its spring meeting during the conference. Details about the Conference appear in Administrative Notes and on the FDLP Administration Calendar web page.