Elon continues role
in open-gov. coalition

Elon University and other members of the North Carolina Open Government Coalition are partners in an effort to ensure public access to government records and actions. The group has now launched a Web site to further its mission.

The coalition's membership also includes representatives from newspapers, broadcast outlets and a range of organizations including the North Carolina Library Association, the office of Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue and the North Carolina League of Women Voters.

The Open Government site offers links to news stories and expert advice on the topic, and information about Web sites that aid in searches of public records. It also features sample request letters and other reference material designed for use by journalists and others who seek access to government information.

Find all of this and more at http://www.ncopengov.org