LSU Libraries is proud to celebrate the achievement of Tom Diamond, Collections and Materials Selector Librarian, and his co-editor, Dominique Hallett, whose book, What Can U.S. Government Information Do for Me?, has been awarded the prestigious Margaret T. Lane/Virginia F. Saunders Memorial Research Award. This national recognition, bestowed annually by the American Library Association's Government Documents Round Table, honors outstanding research that highlights the significance of government information in libraries and beyond.

This is the second time in recent years that an LSU Libraries faculty member has received this award. In 2019, Hayley Johnson was honored for her contribution to the book Government Information Essentials (ALA, 2018), where she authored a chapter titled "Networking and Training: Essential Tools for Collaboration and Learning."

Published by McFarland in 2023, this book expands the conversation about government documents, moving beyond traditional publications to showcase a diverse array of resources, including data sets, legal materials, and statistical reports. By doing so, it empowers librarians to better serve their communities and equips students with valuable tools for research and learning.

Government information plays an important role in academic research and public knowledge. Books like What Can U.S. Government Information Do for Me? reinforce our commitment to making these resources more accessible and meaningful for our campus and beyond.