resource of the week: Lib2Gov

Lib2Gov.org is an engagement platform for library and government agency collaboration around digital/e-government services that has been designed with four goals:

1. To provide resources that help librarians think about how best to engage in e-government services in their libraries.
2. To provide communication tools to build and deepen relationships between librarians and government agencies
3. To provide communication tools to facilitate the building of a community of practice among and between librarians to share best practice e-government engagement programs and services that meet community needs.
4. To identify selected and key government agency information, resources and services to assist librarians in meeting patron e-government needs.

Lib2Gov.org offers practical guidance to librarians about how to identify, connect with, and work with potential partners - and offers guidance for libraries as they consider how best to implement e-government services.  Topics include immigration, taxation, social security, and health care at the national level.

ALA is offering free e-government webinars including:

• 04/30 | An Introduction to Mobile Government Apps for Librarians  @ 2 pm
• 05/15 | Roles for Libraries and Librarians in Disasters @ 2 pm
• 06/12 | Beta.Congress.Gov @ 2 pm

Click here for more information.