2025 Fall DLC: Passing the Torch: Navigating a Government Documents Transition with Heart, Humor, and a Hint of Chaos

What happens when a longtime Government documents coordinator steps into a broader strategic role during a sweeping library reorganization, and another experienced librarian takes on the depository coordinator title for the first time? This session explores one library’s coordinator transition amid shifting responsibilities, a major weeding project, and digital-first realities. Presenters will share how they approached the handoff from both sides: preparing documentation, managing institutional memory, and navigating all the feelings that come with saying goodbye—or hello—to a legacy collection. With a mix of practical tools and honest reflection, this session is for anyone preparing to pass the torch, receive it mid-stride, or just trying not to drop it entirely.