Changing Landscape of Government Information Management and the Role of Government Information Librarians

Abstract

This paper examines the evolving role of government information
services at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign Library
in response to national shifts in government publishing, discovery
infrastructure, and user needs. As the Federal Depository Library
Program (FDLP) transitions to a digital-first model, traditional
responsibilities like print selection and cataloging have given way
to new priorities, including instruction, outreach, and digital
stewardship. Through a case study of organizational restructuring,
service redesign, and cross-unit collaboration, the paper highlights
how academic libraries can adapt to ensure continued access