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And the Winners of the 2011 GODORT Silent Auction Are…

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Congratulations to Peggy Lewis, Miami University, and Joan Parker, University of Delaware, winners of the 2011 GODORT Silent Auction for the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship.

Peggy had the winning bid for the seven-day stay in Chester, Vermont, and Joan won the four-day stay in Naples, Florida. Enjoy the getaways!

Over $1,400 was raised to support the Rozkuszka Scholarship, which since 1994 has provided financial assistance to an individual currently working with government documents in a library and completing a master’s degree in library science.

GODORT and Readex would like to thank all the 2011 participants for their support of this worthy cause.

Readex would also like to thank Stephen M. Hayes, GODORT Development Committee Chair and University of Notre Dame Entrepreneurial Spirit Endowed Business Librarian & Director, Thomas Mahaffey, Jr. Business Information Center, Hesburgh Libraries. Steve’s outstanding efforts to support the GODORT Silent Auction are critical to this annual event’s continued success.

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What’s New at Readex – Summer 2011

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

To explore our newest collections, please visit Readex at booth 3140 at the 2011 American Library Association conference. Or visit readex.com for detailed product information about these uniquely valuable resources:

African American Periodicals, 1825-1995
This complement to African American Newspapers, 1827-1998, offers “…access to little-known treasures of the Black press; for the first time researchers around the world will gain a full awareness of their content.” — Kathleen Bethel, African American Studies Librarian, Northwestern University. (Request Trial)

Ethnic American Newspapers from the Balch Collection, 1799-1971
Featuring more than 130 newspapers from 25 states—including many rare 19th-century titles—this long-awaited collection presents new opportunities for students and scholars to explore the immigrant experience of many of the most influential ethnic groups in U.S. history. (Request Trial)

Joint Publications Research Service (JPRS) Reports, 1957-1994
Featuring English translations of foreign-language monographs, reports, serials, journal and newspaper articles, and radio and television broadcasts from regions throughout the world, this digital edition contains a wealth of hard-to-find scientific, technical, and social science materials. (Request Trial)

America’s Historical Newspapers: Select
Previously available only by series, every title in  America’s Historical Newspapers can now be acquired by place of publication, including all 50 U.S. states and more than 450 cities. To customize a collection that best meets the needs of researchers at your institution, please use this easy form.

World Newspaper Archive
“I am astonished at the quantity of available material in the Readex digital collections. African Newspapers has been critical to my research.” — Raquel Gomes, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil. Also available: East European, Latin American, and South Asian Newspapers. (Request Trial)

Win a getaway to Florida or Vermont!
Don’t forget about the annual Silent Auction to raise funds for the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship. Sponsored by Readex and GODORT, this important fundraiser has assisted twelve students with their library education since 1995. Up for bid are vacation stays in scenic Chester, Vermont and sunny Naples, Florida. Bid online today!

We hope to see you in New Orleans at NewsBank booth 3140.

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Bid Today! 2011 Silent Auction Now Open in Support of GODORT Scholarship

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Established in 1994, the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship provides financial assistance to an individual who is 1) currently working with government documents in a library and 2) trying to complete a master’s degree in library science.

Sponsored by Readex and GODORT (American Library Association’s Government Documents Round Table), the award is named after W. David Rozkuszka, a former Documents Librarian at Stanford University whose talent, work ethic and personality left an indelible mark on the profession. The scholarship award is $3,000, and has assisted twelve students with their library education since 1995.

Place your bid today to stay in beautiful Naples, Florida or charming Chester, Vermont. Auction bidding ends at 9 am EST on July 11, 2011.

Thank you for supporting GODORT and the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship!

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Announcing the Winners of the 2010 GODORT Silent Auction

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Congratulations to Esther Crawford, Rice University, and Michelle McKnelly, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, winners of the 2010 GODORT Silent Auction for the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship. Esther had the winning bid for the seven-day stay in Chester, Vermont, and Michelle won the four-day stay in Naples, Florida. Enjoy the getaways!

Over $1,600 was raised to support the Rozkuszka Scholarship, which since 1994 has provided financial assistance to an individual currently working with government documents in a library and completing a master’s degree in library science.

GODORT and Readex would like to thank all the participants for their support of this worthy cause.

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Silent auction for the GODORT Rozkuszka Scholarship: Enjoy a vacation in Naples, Florida or Chester, Vermont

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Established in 1994, the W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship provides financial assistance to an individual who is 1) currently working with government documents in a library and 2) trying to complete a master’s degree in library science.

Sponsored by Readex and GODORT (American Library Association’s Government Documents Round Table), the award is named after W. David Rozkuszka, a former Documents Librarian at Stanford University whose talent, work ethic and personality left an indelible mark on the profession. The scholarship award is $3,000, and has assisted twelve students with their library education since 1995.

Place your bid today to stay in beautiful Naples, Florida or charming Chester, Vermont.  Auction bidding ends at noon on July 12, 2010.

 Thank you for supporting the GODORT W. David Rozkuszka Scholarship!

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