The Federal Depository Library program in 1972 added the highest appellate courts of the states to the system and by 1977 more than 1,200 libraries were participating. The Depository Library Council to the Public Printer was established in 1972 and held its first meeting in February 1973. Its antecedents date back to 1963 when seven librarians were asked by the Public Printer to serve on an advisory committee on depository libraries. The original advisory committee was formed at the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration during its consideration of revised legislation on depository libraries.
In 1976 the Superintendent of Documents began sending Documents Highlights, the forerunner of Administrative Notes, every-other-month to FDLP libraries. And in 1977 the Joint Committee on Printing authorized the Government Printing Office to distribute microfiche to depository libraries and finally in 1978 law libraries were added to the Federal Depository Library Program. (Taken from the history of the Federal Depository Library Program, "Keeping America Informed, the Federal Depository Library Program)
Current Federal Depository Libraries who joined the Program during the 1970's are: Arlington Public Library, 1970; Lee College Learning Resource Center, 1970; Texas Lutheran University, 1970; San Antonio College Learning Resource Center, 1972; Texas State Law Library, 1972; University of Texas at Dallas, 1972; University of Texas, San Antonio, 1973; University of Houston, Victoria, 1973; Irving Public Library, 1974; North Harris College Library, 1974; Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 1976; Abilene Christian University, 1978; Texas Tech University Law School Library, 1978; and the University of Houston Law Library, 1979.
The Texas State Library and Historical Commission (later the Texas State Library and Archives Commission) with the assistance of its Government Publications Department and the Legislative Reference Library published a state documents classification system and other depository management tools and then through the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse began to structure a Texas State depository program similar to the federal one and in 1978 began to publish Public Documents Highlights (vol. 1, Fall 1978 - vol. 8, Winter 1988) as an administrative newsletter for documents librarians throughout the state - this mirrors the Documents Highlights produced by the FDLP. The Commission continued to publish Texas Libraries as a way to promote its programs and services.
The Texas Library Journal (vol. 26, no. 1- , Mar. 1950- ) continued to expand the coverage of the Association's news and professional librarianship in Texas. During the 1970's the TLA Annual Conference Program was discussed in the Spring or Summer issue and directory of Association officers was also printed in the Journal. It was during the 1970's that the informal Documents [Interest] Group became the Government Documents Round Table. Meeting Minutes of the Government Documents Round Table are now kept and placed in the TLA Archives at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
The following excerpts are included to chronicle Texas interest in government information and documents librarianship.
Items of Interest from the 1970's
Spring 1970 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 46, Spring 1970, page 19) "A Government Bookstore in Dallas"
By John J. Miniter, Assistant Professor, School of Library Science, Texas Woman's University
Abstract: A one page article describing the opening of the Dallas Texas Government Printing Office Book Store - the third book store outside Washington D.C.
Spring 1970 TLA Conference, April 8-11, did not include any programs featuring documents related topics.
Spring 1971 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 47, Spring 1971, page 72-73) March 31-April 3, 1971 Executive Board and Council Meeting Minutes: Summary
Two meetings of the Executive Board and two meetings of Council were held during the Corpus Christi conference of the Texas Library Association, March 31-April 3, 1971.
The following memorandum of business transacted in these meetings has bee prepared by the Administrative Secretary . . .
Under Round Tables: The Documents group became an official Round table by Council action on March 31, 1971 (page 73) and the first Government Documents Round Table By-Laws appear as Appendix 17 to the TLA By-Laws in the Texas Library Journal Directory (page 145)
Spring 1971 (Government Document Round Table Meeting Minutes April 1, 1971) TLA Conference Program March 31-April 3, 1971
At the first TLA Government Documents Round Table meeting Caroline Fredregill served as presiding officer and Mrs. Julianne C. Sprague as Secretary. With 16 members present the following officers were elected:
Chairman - M. Laurie Hildreth, University of Texas - Austin
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Julienne C. Sprague, Texas State Library
Secretary-Treasurer - Brenda Shelton, Legislative Reference Library
Other action taken included the reading of a report on the ALA RSD/RTSD subcommittee: Draft of a Study Proposal on State and Federal Documents, written by Velma Cathey of North Texas State University.
Spring 1972 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 6, 1972; Texas Library Journal, vol. 48, no. 2, May 1972, page 54 and vol. 48, no. 3, July, 1972, page 103) TLA Conference Program, April TLA Conference Program, April 5-8, 1972
Officers elected:
Chairman - Julienne C. Sprague, Texas State Library
Vice Chair/Chair Elect - Catherine Porter, University of Texas-Austin Law Library
Secretary-Treasurer - Joe Walls, Texas A&M University
Other action taken:
By acclamation the Round Table passed a motion to continue contributing to the tutorials; voted to present a petition to ALA for a Documents Round Table; voted to present a request from the round table to reprint publishers requesting reprint of the Monthly Catalog; moved to present a request to Council for a documents tutorial at next year's conference, and discussed the documents questionnaire to be sent to all Texas collections of documents.
Spring 1972 (Texas Libraries, vol. 34, no. 2, Spring 1972, pages 38-43) "State Documents Program Services Agencies and Libraries"
Abstract: Description of the Texas State documents distribution of agency documents to libraries throughout the state via the monthly list of publications and shipments. "The exchange of state publications is one of the oldest services now attached to the State library, having been instituted in 1848 as a gift and exchange with other state's libraries . . . " Included on page 40 is the Official State Depository Libraries for Texas State Documents.
Spring 1972 (Texas Libraries, vol. 34, no. 2, Spring 1972, pages 78-83) "Federal Departments Produce Information on Drugs"
By Julienne Sprague, U.S. Documents Section, Texas State Library Reference Division
Abstract: One of several articles on drug abuse literature featured in this issue of Texas Libraries, Ms. Sprague reviews the variety of publications and posters from federal agencies, e.g. Katy's Coloring Book About Drugs and Health, Drug Abuse Prevention Materials for Schools, Community at the Crossroads, etc.
Summer 1972 (Texas Libraries, vol. 34, no. 2, Summer, 1972, page 84) "News Notes - Park Service Produces Book in Soldier and Brave Series"
Abstract: The National Park Service history series now includes Soldier and Brave: Historic Places Associated with Indian Affairs and the Indian Wars in the Trans-Mississippi West. Twenty-three sites in Texas are listed.
Summer 1972 (Texas Libraries, vol. 34, no. 2, Summer 1972, pages 96-113) "Seventy-five Years of Texas History: The Texas State Historical Association"
By Dorman H. Winfrey, President of the Texas State Historical Association, 1971-1972
Abstract: A speech delivered on March 10, 1972 at the Annual Meeting of the Texas State Historical Association giving the history of the organization and recognizing specific individuals important to the preservation of Texas history. The article includes a bibliography of the Association's publications.
Spring 1973 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 5, 1973; Texas Library Journal, vol. 49, no. 2, 1973, pages 53 and vol. 49, July, 1973, page 104 and 127) TLA Conference Program, April 4-7, 1973
Officers elected:
Chair - Catherine Porter, University of Texas - Austin Law Library
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Richard Fielder, Houston Public Library
Secretary-Treasurer - Betty B. Bennett, Stephen F. Austin University
CIS provided coffee and rolls for the morning meeting.
Conference Programs:
Mr. Robert Howells, CIS representative discussed the company services and Catherine Porter presented "Locating and Acquiring Texas State Administrative and Legislative Documents"
The Round Table heard a report from Laurie Hildreth on progress toward a national documents directory. The preliminary results of the state-wide questionnaire on documents collections were distributed and the final report of the survey will be published in the Texas Library Journal. It was announced that the ALA Government Documents Round Table now exists.
Summer 1973 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 49, July, 1973, page 127) The Government Documents Round Table By-Laws published.
Summer 1973 (Texas Libraries, vol. 31, no. 2, Summer, 1972, pages 90-93) "New Program Focuses Attention on Local Records"
By Marilyn von Kohl, Regional Historical Resources Depositories, Texas State Library
Excerpt: " . . . Working with local records officers, genealogists, those in the social sciences and other disciplines, and concerned citizens, the State Library will establish regional depositories in colleges and universities through the state. In these depositories, facilities will be maintained for non-current local records of cities, counties, and special government agencies such as school, hospital, and water districts . . . ." [Includes the Rules and Regulation for the Administration of the Regional Historical Resource Depositories Act.]
Summer 1973 (Texas Libraries, vol. 35, no. 2, Summer, 1973, page 96) "A&M Librarians compile Index to TEA Bulletins"
Abstract: A brief publicity piece on the TEA Bulletin Index complied by Leila M Payne and Marjorie Peregoy of the Cataloging Department. "The index provides a chronological list of bulletins issues since 1910 and also a title and subject indexes for those published since 1949."
Summer 1973 (Texas Libraries, vol. 35, no. 2, Summer, 1973, pages 117-122) "Federal Records Center Offers Services to Texans"
Abstract: Descriptive account of the federal regional archives system and the Archives at the Federal Records Center in Fort Worth.
Fall 1973 (Texas Libraries, vol. 35, Fall, 1973, pages 167-169) "Regional Depositories Preserving Local Records"
Abstract: What is the Regional Historical Resources Depository program and what is its benefit to the State? Which universities are serving as regional depositories - this article covers these fundamental topics.
December 1973 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 49, no. 5, December 1973, pages 259-261) "Texas Documents Collection of the Legislative Reference Library"
by Mina A. Brees, Legislative Reference Library
Abstract: A detailed description of the Texas State Documents Collection within the Legislative Reference Library, its history, organization of the collections, and services. "The Legislative Reference Library's Texas Documents Collection is the most comprehensive accumulation of Texas documents in the nation. The Library has amassed a wide variety of documents from all the state agencies.
Spring 1974 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, March 28, 1974) TLA Conference Program, March 26-29, 1974
Officers elected:
Chair - Richard Fielder, Houston Public Library
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Betty B. Bennett, Stephen F. Austin University
Secretary-Treasurer - Barbara Kile, Rice University
Financial statement: $85.24 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 50, no. 4, October, 1974)
Other actions taken: announcements concerning availability of Texas State Committee Interim Reports from the Texas Legislative Reference Library; announced the upcoming Federal Regional Documents Workshop set for October, 1974; surveyed the group for National Commission comments and for comments for the SUDOC microform survey.
Conference Programs:
Reference Materials for Federal Documents: Dick Fielder, "GPO indexes--their characteristics and usefulness for Interlibrary Loan" and Betty Bennett, "Commercial Reference Tools."
Fall 1974 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 50, October, 1974, pages 185-191) "Texas State Documents Survey Results,"
Betty Bennett, "Commercial Reference Tools"
By Brenda Shelton Olds, Librarian, Texas Legislative Reference Library
[Excerpt] As government becomes more sophisticated and encompassing, as the people's right to know becomes a nationally accepted doctrine, government documents become more important. State documents are a vital part of Texas Libraries' full service to the community. Some Texas libraries have collected documents since the early 1900's; however, there is little literature on their treatment even today. Now attitudes are changing. In 1971, TLA established a Documents Round Table; in 1972, the American Library Association followed the lead of the states and established its Government Documents Round Table which has made giant strides in establishing standards for state documents. The Texas State Library has also acknowledged state documents' vital role. Beginning with the Fall 1974 issue, Texas Libraries will include a new regular feature "Documents Dialog," and the Library's documents will be gather in a separate state documents collection, to be staffed professionally. It is possible that they will provide assistance and leadership to other documents librarians throughout the state in the future . . .
As a prelude to the ALA Conference GODORT meetings, a questionnaire was circulated to find out what Texas documents librarians were doing. That 26 responses were received within two weeks of the mailing indicates, in itself, that the subject merits much more attention than this brief overview can provide . . . .
Fall 1974 (Texas Libraries, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 1974, pages 99-113) "The State Library, 1835-1883"
By Mrs. Edward Clack, Burkburnett, Texas [formerly Catherine Young Clack, Texas State Library - retired]
Abstract: Reprint from Texas Libraries 1932 - "This article is actually the first two chapters of a thesis on the history of the Texas State Library written at the University of Texas." Now reprinted with illustrations, it is a very interesting testimony to the early librarians and administrators.
Fall 1974 (Texas Libraries, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 1974, pages 135-136) Regional Archives Seek to Preserve Local Records
By Susan Bee, University of Texas at San Antonio
Excerpt: "The following article was produced by the News and Information Service at the University of Texas at San Antonio to acquaint area residents with the regional archives program."
Winter 1974 (Texas Libraries, vol. 36, no. 1, Winter, 1974, pages 147-165) Texas State Library, a Seed Bed for Study of Texas History and Government
By Llerena B. Friend, [Barker Texas History Center, University of Texas, Austin]
Abstract: Continuation of a series of articles on the early history of the Texas State Library. This is an interesting description of the development of Texas state agencies and the work of the State Library to preserve a record for future historians and the benefit of government. - with bibliography.
1974 - Publication of Guide to Texas State documents. Austin, Government Publications Section, Texas State Library, 1974.
Spring 1975 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 3, 1975 and Texas Library Journal, vol. 51, Fall, 1975 page 102 and vol. 51, Winter, 1975, page 185) TLA Conference Program, April 2-5, 1975
Officers elected:
Chair - Betty B. Bennett, Stephen F. Austin University
Vice-Chair - Mary Lynn Hyde, Texas A&M University
Secretary-Treasurer - Barbara Kile, Rice University
Membership: 71 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 51, Winter, 1975, page 185)
Discussion topics included the new "Instructions to Depository Libraries" and Dale Propp answered questions about the new Texas Documents Classification System.
Program: C. George Younkin, retired Chief of the Fort Worth NARA, "Resources in the federal archives branches and their relationship to libraries: How you can help us and we can help you."
Publication of Texas state documents: a primer for librarians. By Brenda F. Shelton Olds; manuscript by Susan Atherton, [Austin, Legislative Reference Library; Reference series ; no. 6] 1975.
Spring 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 1, Spring 1975, pages 10-14) "Highway Department Source for Audiovisual Materials"
Abstracts: How to borrow 35mm slide sets with scripts, and 16mm sound, color films for the Highway Department. Includes a list of Texas history and cultural films of interest to school and public librarians.
Spring 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 1, Spring 1975, pages 15-22) "New Organization Seeks to Improve Service to State"
By Jeanetta Sanders
Abstract: History of the formation of the State Agency Libraries of Texas (SALT) "to increase the quality and quantity of information resources available to Texas' state agencies through expansion of the efficiency and scope of those libraries' services." [Note: Everyone in a state depository library has benefited from the formation of this group in 1975.]
Spring 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 1, Spring 1975, pages 23-47) "Texas State Library, 1918-1928"
Abstract: Another lengthy and detailed article providing essential information on the development of the State Library and its services to the State including the individuals and organizations responsible for its successes.
Summer 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 2, Summer 1975, pages 51-54) "Microfilm Making Available Data on County Tax Rolls"
Abstract: Description of the project that now provides microfilm copies of tax rolls from the Republic through 1910 to libraries throughout the state. An invaluable genealogical resource.
Summer 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 2, Summer 1975, page 80) "News Notes - Documents Workshop Set for January 9-10, [1976]"
Abstract: An announcement of a regional workshop for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana on Federal Documents to be hosted by the University of Houston and sponsored by the TLA GODORT and endorsed by ALA GODORT.
Fall 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 3, Fall 1975 , pages 129-143) "Records Survey Attempt to Inventory County Records"
Abstract: Lengthy article with bibliography detailing the work of the Historical Records Survey a Federal Works Project Administration project and the publications/indexes that came from its work.
Winter 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 4, Winter, 1975, pages 145-150) "New Publications Improve Access to Information on [Texas]"
Abstract: A review of new bibliographies on Texas topics - both historical and current included: Valentine Overton King's Index to Books about Texas before 1889, Texas Sources: A Bibliography, and Texas Reference Sources.
Winter 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 4, Winter 1975, pages 169-176) "Books and Libraries In Early Texas"
By A.E. Skinner, librarian, Chemistry Library, University of Texas at Austin
Abstract: A discussion of the early personal libraries of Texas settlers, the development of book stores, printing, subscription libraries and the early free library movement - with bibliography.
Winter 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 4, Winter 1975, pages 180-181) "Access to State Documents Improved by New Programs"
Abstract: Brief description of the Texas State Documents, monthly checklist, the Guide to Texas State Documents for 1974, the microfilming of all documents and the in-putting of cataloging records into the OCLC system.
Winter 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 4, Winter, 1975, pages 182-188) State Documents - Source for Varied Information
By Mary Beth Fleischer, librarian, Texas Collection, Barker Texas History Center, University of Texas at Austin
Abstract: A paper delivered at a workshop on state documents sponsored by the Special Libraries Association, November, 1975 describing seven was Texas documents are of benefit to the citizen doing research - children through adult.
Winter 1975 (Texas Libraries, vol. 37, no. 4, Winter, 1975, pages 189-191) "Texas Register to Provide Weekly Updates on the State"
Abstract: A brief article announcing the new Texas Register that will provide ". . . a new era of openness and accountability . . . " for administrative law in Texas.
Spring 1976 A sponsored workshop on Federal Documents, January 9-10, 1976 at University of Houston had 135 attending. Speakers included the Superintendent of Documents and Bernadine Abbott Hoduski, Joint Committee on Printing Staff member, Director Library and Statutory Distribution Services, Government Printing Office, James Levisey, NTIS representative, Marvin Wilson, and many practicing documents librarians from Texas and Louisiana.
This was a wonderful conference and marked the beginning of a new awareness of national government information issues and the role of librarians as activists who can affect the way the Depository Library Program is funded and administered.
This conference bought to us issues normally discussed at the American Library Association meetings. The positive attitude of the speakers from Washington and the participants was similar to an old fashion Texas tent revival. One of the best conferences I've ever attended.
The Proceedings were published in Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer 1976.
(Personal notes, Melody Kelly, North Texas State University)
Spring 1976 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 9, 1976 and Texas Library Journal, vol. 52, July, 1976, page 81 and 83) TLA Conference Program, April 7-10, 1976
Officers elected:
Chair - Barbara Kile, Rice University
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Judy Myers, Texas A&M University
Secretary-Treasurer - Linda Siler-Regan, University of Texas at El Paso
Program: Doris Glasser of Houston Public Library spoke to the group on the importance of using councils of government publications.
Membership: 69 (Texas Library Journal, vol. 52, July 1976, page 81 & 83)
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 51-53) "Documents Workshop Held in Houston"
Note: This is a special issue of Texas Libraries featuring the Proceedings from the Federal Documents Workshop held in Houston, January 1976.
Abstract: Introduction with acknowledgements to all who participated in the organization of this event.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 52-55) "Workshop Keynote"
By Bernadine Hoduski, Joint Committee on Printing Staff Member
Abstract: A discussion of the role librarians can play in affecting national information policy. She also discussed the function of the Joint Committee on Printing and recent improvements in its work with the Depository Library Program, e.g. the distribution of Committee Prints.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 55-59) "Documents Reference Materials"
By Jimmie Hoover, Louisiana State University
Abstract: A thorough discussion of older and current reference aids for documents both general and subject specific, e.g. Boyd and Rips, United States Government Publications, CQ Almanac, Schmeckebier's Government Publications and Their Use, Morehead's Introduction to United States Public Documents, Winchell's Guide to Reference Books, Scull's Bibliography of U.S. Government Bibliographies, etc.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 60-65) "More Reference Sources"
By Roberta Scull, Louisiana State University
Abstract: An entertaining review of the unique reference features in the traditional documents reference tools, e.g. ". . . the Congressional Record is perhaps the best single source of popular, general knowledge in the library . . . ."
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 66-70) "NTIS: What It Does"
By Marvin E. Wilson, Asst. Director, Production, National Technical Information Service
Abstract: A luncheon address covering the history of NTIS and its current distribution of thousands of government-sponsored scientific and technical reports.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 71-74) "Cataloging and Classifying"
By Helen Britten, University of Houston Library
Abstract: A discussion of the need for libraries to catalog their documents collections, the tools available for this purpose and the advantage to public when this access is provided. Mentioned are the impending GPO plans to make the Monthly Catalog MARC database available.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 75-81) "Administering Documents Collections"
By Lucy Carriger, New Orleans Public Library
Abstract: A review of the management requirements of a federal documents collection with a review of workflow, tools, organizational placement of the reference/technical services functions and staffing.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 82-84) "Administering Documents Collections"
By Jim Thornbrough, University of Texas at Austin Library
Abstract: Discussion of the essential record keeping necessary for effective collection management from acquisitions through weeding.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 84-93) "Government Printing Office"
By J.D. Livesy, Director Library and Statutory Distribution Services, Government Printing Office
Abstract: A lengthy review of the general operations of the GPO, as it relates to the production and distribution of government documents and plans for automation.
Spring 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 2, Summer, 1976, pages 94-96) "CIP for Documents"
By Joe Howard for Linda L. Perkins, (Cataloging) Processing Department, Library of Congress
Abstract: Explanation of the cataloging process used by L.C. for federal documents and the extension of the Cataloging in Publication Program to include specific types of documents materials.
Fall 1976 (Library Resources and Technical Services, vol. 20, no. 4, Fall 1976, pages 361-372) "Non-SuDocs classification: a new procedure"
By: Linder Siler Regan; Charles R. McClure; Nancy Etheredge
Abstract: Non-SuDoc' refers to government publications other than those received from the U.S. Superintendent of Documents. Most document librarians prefer to arrange the various levels of government publication in separate collections. Some of the classification schemes in use are discussed; the most commonly used categories are: agency, form and title designator. The scheme used by the University of Texas at El Paso Library is described in detail. Its main aim is to give each publication a unique shelf-location number-for subject access reliance is placed on the guides, bibliographies, indexes and catalogues issued by government agencies. The first element in a call number indicates level of government, the second identifies the issuing agency, country, state or city, and the third indicates form.
Publication of Texas state documents classification & almost complete list of Texas state agencies from statehood to the present by Brenda F. Shelton Olds; manuscript by Faye F. Schomburg. Austin : Legislative Reference Library & Texas State Library, Government Publications Dept., 1976.
October, 1976 (Reference Service Review, vol. 4, October 1976, pages 95-127) "Bibliography of U.S. Government Bibliographies"
By R.A. Scull
A bibliographic essay based on Ms. Scull's ongoing reviews of government bibliographies.
Winter 1976 (Texas Libraries, vol. 38, no. 4, Winter, 1976, pages 147-152) "Texas Library Association Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Birthday"
Abstract: A reprint of the University Record, July 1902 that included the call for organization of Texas libraries and the plans to accomplish this goal.
Spring 1977 (Special Libraries, vol. 68, no. 2, February, 1977, pages 69-75) "Collection development in Texas state agency libraries: a survey with recommendations."
By Mary C. Grattan, Information Officer, Virginia State Library - formerly Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Librarian
Abstract: A survey of state agency libraries in Austin, Texas, revealed a need for selection/retention policy guidelines to help maintain better bibliographic and physical control over the collections. All 20 of the responding libraries indicated that they had a clear notion of the purpose of their collection, but only 8 had a written statement of purpose, and only 2 had a written selection policy. In light of this survey, specific suggestions are offered for collection development policy writing in small special libraries.
Spring 1977 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 14, 1977 and Texas Library Journal, vol. 53, Summer, 1977, page 87) TLA Conference Program, April 13-16, 1977
Officers elected:
Chair - Judy Myers, Texas A&M University
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect - Dale Propp, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Secretary-Treasurer - Charles Baker, Texas A&M University
Conference Program: "How to Use the Federal Register"
Summer 1977 (Texas Libraries, vol. 39, no. 2, Summer, 1977, pages 76-83) "Fort Worth Federal Records Center"
By Katherine Wiliamson Thaler
Abstract: A thorough review of the Federal Records Center regional operations including: rules of operation, holdings, organization of materials, popular collections for genealogy, and services to users.
Summer 1977 (Texas Libraries, vol. 39, no. 2, Summer, 1977, pages 84-87) "Using Census Data for the Twentieth Century"
Abstract: A brief review of how to use the census materials and availability of the microfilm in Texas.
Winter 1977 (Texas Libraries, vol. 39, no. 4, Winter, 1977, pages 180-191) "The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library
By Harry Middleton
Abstract: A thorough review of the holdings and services of the LBJ Library and the work of the archivists to process the numerous presidential papers and make them available for scholars.
Winter 1977 (Texas Libraries, vol. 39, no.4, Winter 1977, pages 172-179) "Government Publications and the Small Public Library"
By Leora M. Blasdell, North Texas State University
Abstract: Paper presented at the Fall meeting of TLA District 7 to encourage the use of government publications in smaller libraries with limited budgets with recommendations for selections and the purchase of federal documents through the GPO Bookstores and the use of the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse list to identify state documents.
Spring 1978 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 6, 1978) TLA Conference Program, April 5-8, 1978
Officers elected:
Chair - Dale Propp, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Roberta Palen, Texas A&M University
Secretary-Treasurer - Diane Wahl, Southern Methodist University
New committees and chairs: Milt Ternberg, Committee on Municipal Documents; Dorothy Glasser, Committee on State Documents Depository Legislation
Conference Program: Pam Autrey and Ruben Sanchez, "Data Base Resources in Texas State Government."
GODORT/TSLAC will sponsor Government Documents Conference in Austin, November 2-4, 1978
The Round Table approved a membership recruitment flyer. The flyer design outside: "Documents are like Disco" Inside: "They are both growing in popularity. They cover a whole array of areas: from dance to dress. They are available to all. But, there are some differences . . . . [text] Come join the swing to documents."
Publication of Introduction to basic Texas State Documents Reference by Walton, Robert, Austin: Texas Sate Publications Clearinghouse, Texas State Library, Public Services Dept., 1978. The Texas State Publications Clearinghouse of the Texas State Library has prepared this list of materials pertaining to legislative and executive branch publications on the state and local level. Judicial branch publications are judged inappropriate as they are best left in the domain of the law library.
Spring 1979 (Government Documents Round Table Meeting Minutes, April 5, 1979) TLA Conference Program, April 4-7, 1979
Officers elected:
Chair - Roberta Palen, Texas A&M University
Vice-Chair/Chair Elect - Frank Pouzar, Dallas Public Library
Secretary-Treasurer - Doris Glasser, Houston Public Library
Mention of By-laws committee; Ad-hoc Committee on Title 44 Revision
Program: Milt Ternberg and Pamela Bonnell, "Local Government Publications: are they of value?"
GODORT/TSLAC/Special Libraries Division will co-sponsor "Access to Government Information: Sources and Trends for the 80's", September 6-7, 1979 in Austin
Publication of Information available by county from selected Texas state documents compiled by Katherine J. Adams. [Austin] : Texas State Publications Clearinghouse, Public Services Dept., Texas State Library, Working paper no.1, 1979.
January 1979 (Library Journal, vol. 104, January 15, 1979, page 145) "Texas State Library - Government Documents Booming in Texas."
Abstract: Brief account of summary of a report by Allen Quinn of the Information Services Division, Texas State Library, on the progress made since 1977 when the Texas Library Association and State Library sponsored the First Annual Government Documents Conference on state documents and 50 attended. The second conference in 1977, was a greater success with 260 attended. Quinn also announced the first issue a new quarterly, Public Documents Highlights for Texas and a Title and Subject Index to Texas State Documents for the Year 1977.
May 1979 (Library Journal, vol. 104, May 1, 1979, page 994) "Texas Inputs Data Into L.C. Authority File"
Abstract: Brief account of the first joint project in cataloging undertaken by the Library of Congress and a state Library. The joint project involves the Texas State Library will do the authority work for corporate names of Texas agencies.
