Public Access To Government Information Award

Description:

A principal tenet of the American Association of Law Libraries is the right of equal access to information for all to ensure an informed citizenry and to promote a just and democratic society. Established in 1998, the Public Access to Government Information Award is given to recognize persons or organizations that have made significant contributions to protect and promote greater public access to government information.

Application Information:

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Previous Winners:

• 2007
  Cathy Hartman, University of North Texas Libraries
  University of North Texas (UNT) Government Documents Web site
  
  John Joergensen, Rutgers University Law School Library
  Rutgers-Camden Law School Library Digital Project



• 2006
  The National Indian Law Library (www.narf.org)
  
  Steven Aftergood of the Federation of American Scientists (www.fas.org)



• 2005
  Ayn Crawley, Director, Maryland Legal Assistance Network (www.peoples-law.org)



• 2004
  Senator Conrad Burns, Michael O. Leavitt & Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (www.regulations.gov)



• 2003
  University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA: Georgia Government Publications.
  Virginia Department of Planning and Budget, Richmond, VA: Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.



• 2002
  U.S. General Services Administration
  Washington, D.C.
  Firstgov



• 2001
  No Award



• 2000
  Library of Congress
  Thomas



• 1999
  United States Government Printing Office
  GPO Access