Ramos, Kristan

INFO 266

Fall 2015

USDA Government Organizations are Providing Online Intellectual Freedom

 

Blake, P., Frierson, E., Gardner, M., & McCarthy, S.(2003) Collaborative development of     

agricultural information services at the National Agricultural Library of the United States, Science & Technology Libraries, 24(1-2), pages 5-20, DOI: 10.1300/J122v24n01_02

 

“Information service delivery systems must be effective and efficient in meeting customer demands for more resources in a timely manner regardless of the origin of publication. NAL has continued a longstanding tradition, forming broad-based national and international alliances that include stake holders in the federal, United Nations, academic, profit, and non-profit sectors. Collaborative partnerships such as Invasivespecies.gov, Science.gov, AgNIC, and the digital preservation initiatives ensure the free flow of information to present and future generations.” (Blake, Frierson, Gardner & MaCarthy, 2003)

This article from 2003 is a great representation of how our country’s government-supported and regulated USDA and National Agricultural Library are working, and have been working together, for some time now with collaborative efforts to provide global informational access. Who knew our country was so internationally involved to be able to provide global access with partnered organizations. The collaborative efforts are ongoing online collection development through a formed alliance group since 1995 known as AgNIC.