At the Spring 2005 NGIN meeting in Ellensburg, Carlos A. Diaz submitted several ideas for
presentations NGIN could make for the WLA 2006.
After discussion from the membership, it was decided that the following three programs
would serve as great presentations for WLA 2006:
Government 102: How Do I Find State Government Information?
The ABC's of finding government information in Washington State as well as other states.
Legal Research 101: Researching Cases at the Local and State Level
Legal history research can be a challenge sometimes especially when you are trying to find
information at the local and state level. Where do you go to find the information? This
program will help you find the answers.
Rebel with a Cause: Government Information as a Source for Grassroots Activism
This is a panel discussion on not only how to use government information to make your case for your
cause but also how to achieve your goal. Who does one talk to? How do you break the red tape
of bureaucracy?
As a result, NGIN is looking for a few good men and women to help make these presentations at WLA 2006. If you are interested in
making a presentation, please send an email to
Carlos A. Diaz .
The initial list of ideas viewed by the membership included:
Where in the Heck Can You Find Government Information?..It's All on the Web, Right?
What Can I Do to Better Publicize My Government Documents Depository?
What's a Government Documents Depository?
Government 101: How is the Government Structured and Why Should I Care?
this one could explain the makeup of the government, how we elect our leaders,
how to find out what are our leaders are up to, how the structure affects the
publishing of government information and so much more.
Government 102: How Do I Find State Government Information?
(not accepted for WLA 2006)
Government 103: Finding Government Information from Other Countries
Government 104: Finding Information from International Organizations
The Pros and Cons of Government Information on the Web: Heaven Sent or Armageddon?
Legal Research 101: Researching Cases at the Local and State Level
(program accepted for WLA 2006. WLA asked to include Federal information as well)
Legal Research 102: Researching Cases at the Federal Level
(merged with 101 for WLA 2006 presentation)
Rebel with a Cause: Government Information as a Source for Grassroots Activism
(program accepted for WLA 2006)
Maps 101: What is a Map and Why Do I Need One?
Maps 102: I Have My Topographic Map...So, What's Next?
Maps 103: I Have My Nautical Chart...So, What's Next?
Saving History: The Preservation and Conservation of Government Documents
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