1. Describe the library's cooperative efforts with other depositories and GPO on a local, state, and national level. Describe cooperation with the Regional library. Note any depository-specific projects or documents groups [give group name, acronym, frequency of meetings, name of newsletter, if any], union lists, etc.
The Documents Librarian is a participant in the North Louisiana
Documents Group, which is a cluster of proximate librarians which
meets to discuss depository related issues. The depositories in the state have all signed the Louisiana Federal Depository Plan, an outline of depository issues in the state. Northwestern is also a full member of the LOUIS consortium and the LOUIS recon projects. The documents librarian plans to become involved with LLA GODORT.
2. Does the library borrow documents from other libraries for patrons?
Yes.
Does this service extend to general public patrons?
No, however these patrons are referred to the Parish Library for this service.
3. Does the library provide depository documents, either originals or photocopies, on interlibrary loan? Note any exceptions.
Yes.
4. Note any cooperation through electronic listservs (e.g., GOVDOC-L, MAPS-L, LAW-LIB, FEDREF-L, REGIONAL-L, etc.).
The documents librarian is subscribed to
GOVDOC-L@psuvm.psu.edu
FEDREF-L@rs8.loc.gov
BAYOUDOC@vm.cc.latech.edu
(a Louisiana government documents forum)
LALINC@listserv.lsu.edu
(a Louisiana academic librarians forum)
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