TLA GODORT/MARCIVE "Knowledge is Power" Award
Coby N. Condrey
A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governours, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. -- James Madison
"Knowledge is Power" Award Recipient for 2007
The TLA GODORT Awards Committee and Marcive, Inc. are pleased to announce Coby N. Condrey as the recipient of the TLA GODORT/MARCIVE "Knowledge Is Power" Award for 2007. This award honors an individual recognized by his or her peers as being an active supporter and advocate for the use of government information in education, research, and/or commerce. The award is supported by a $400 contribution by MARCIVE, Inc.
Coby Condrey joined the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in 1993 and has served as the Coordinator of the Texas State Publications Depository Program since 1996. In this capacity he has worked tirelessly to ensure that changing technology does not create barriers to access, collection, or preservation of government publications.
Condrey has been actively involved in improving electronic access to Texas documents. He worked with the MARC records task force to provide cataloging records to Texas Depository Libraries. In collaboration with Cathy Hartman, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Texas State Electronic Documents Depository Program. He has been a key participant in the Library of Texas Project. He shares his knowledge and expertise through publications and presentations at TLA and other conferences.
As a colleague observed, "Coby Condrey demonstrates a passion and dedication to public access to government information in all of its forms. He is always looking for new and creative ways to let the public know about the publications of their government."
Condrey is active professionally in the Texas Library Association, currently serving as Vice Chair/Chair Elect of the Government Documents Roundtable as well as holding offices in other units of the organization.
For his advocacy of government publications, for his service, and for his dedication to the people of Texas, TLA GODORT and MARCIVE, Inc., are please to present this award to Coby N. Condrey.
