Program Chair for GODORT Michigan, which has included
planning the Spring 2017 conference and the Spring 2018 conference. I am also the President
of GODORT Michigan (until June 2018) and am working with the executive board and
membership to create a more sustainable organization
Successfully planned and organized the Spring 2017 conference at the
Hackley Public Library in Muskegon.
▪ In the process of planning the Spring 2018 conference which will take
place at either MSU or the Library of Michigan in May or early June.
▪ Solicits presenters to discuss topics of interest to government information
librarians in Michigan and plans the conference agenda.
President of GODORT Michigan
o 2016-2017
o 2017-2018
▪ Working on implementing a new website for the organization.
▪ Along with the input of the rest of the executive board, is working on
creating a more inclusive and sustainable model for GODORT Michigan,
which has included limiting in-person conferences to once a year due to
low attendance and feedback from membership. Networks at conferences
with government information librarians from Michigan who may or may
not be members in GODORT Michigan and encourages their participation
in the organization.
I served as
Program Chair for GODORT Michigan, which included planning the Spring 2018 conference at
the Library of Michigan. I am also the President of GODORT Michigan (until June 2019) and am
working with the executive board and membership to create a more sustainable organization.
This past year with GODORT MI, I created a new website for the organization and now also
serve as de facto web master, ensuring content on the website is up to date and posted in a
timely manner.
Past President, 2019-2020
Webmaster, 2019-present
Creates and maintains content on the GODORT MI website.
President, 2017-2019
- Along with the input of the rest of the executive board, is working on creating a more
inclusive and sustainable model for GODORT Michigan, which has included limiting in-
person conferences to once a year due to low attendance and feedback from
membership. Networks at conferences with government information librarians from
Michigan who may or may not be members in GODORT Michigan and encourages their
participation in the organization
Planned the Spring 2024 GODORT of Michigan meeting, hosted by the MSU Libraries.
Envisioning a Regional GODORT.” University of Minnesota Regional Spring Forum. May 29,
2025
With the support of the last elected Executive Board, worked closely with the Treasurer to
dissolve the organization that will be replaced by a regional (Michigan, South Dakota,
Minnesota) GODORT.