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Four Libraries in the Midwest Partner with GPO to Preserve Government Information
March 13, 2025
Jerome Hall Library, Indiana State Library, and the State Library of Ohio have expanded upon their Preservation Steward collections with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), and Allen County Public Library signed a Memorandum of Agreement with GPO to become a Preservation Steward. To help libraries meet the needs of efficient Government document stewardship in the…
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Civic Learning Week: Showcase Your FDLP Library
March 06, 2025
Civic Learning Week, an annual observance that seeks to highlight the importance of civic education for a stronger democracy, is March 10 – 14, 2025. Federal depository libraries and the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) play an important role in civic education. Tell us about some of the innovative ways you are advancing civic education at your library. Share your…
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GPO Partners with Yale University Library to Preserve Government Information
March 06, 2025
Yale University’s Lillian Goldman Law Library signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) to become a Preservation Steward. To help libraries meet the needs of efficient Government document stewardship in the digital era, GPO has established Preservation Stewards to support continued public access to U.S. Government documents in print…
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Webinar: DiscoverGov: A New Search Tool for Federal Government Information
March 05, 2025
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. (ET) Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.Register to attend the live training webinar, "DiscoverGov: A New Search Tool for Federal Government Information."Speakers: Catherine Bloom, Systems Librarian, Library Planning and Development (LPD), Library…
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Register to Attend the Spring 2025 DLC Virtual Meeting & FDLP Pre-Meeting
February 27, 2025
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication.The Depository Library Council (DLC) and the staff at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) invite you to participate in the spring 2025 DLC Virtual Meeting and the lead-up event, the FDLP Pre-Meeting.FDLP Pre-Meeting: Updates from GPO Wednesday, April 23, 2025; 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (ET)Spring 2025…
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Action Needed: Receiving Communications from GPO and NCSA Colleagues
February 26, 2025
Please review your library’s Federal Depository Library (FDL) Directory entry. Keeping information current helps patrons find and use your resources and assists GPO staff in reaching you with important information regarding your library’s participation in the FDLP. Guidance and training for updating your FDL Directory entry is available. Your…
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The Library Services & Content Management FY 2024 Year in Review
February 25, 2025
GPO’s Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) annually releases its Year in Review, which highlights LSCM's major accomplishments over the previous fiscal year.The FY 2024 LSCM Year in Review is now available. In this edition, topics covered include:Collaborations with GPOImplementation of a Digital FDLPSuperintendent of Documents InitiativesFDLP…
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Webinar: Start with the Address: Building Community Profiles with U.S. Census Data
February 18, 2025
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. (EDT) Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.Register to attend the live training webinar, "Start with the Address: Building Community Profiles with U.S. Census Data."Speaker: Edward Kownslar, Head of Library Public Services, Stephen F. Austin State…
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GPO Lands Spot on Forbes America's Best Employer List for Fourth Year in a Row
February 12, 2025
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has been named one of the best employers in America by Forbes for the fourth year in a row. GPO ranked in the top 20 amongst mid-sized agencies in Government Services. GPO joined the Library of Congress and Federal Communications Commission in the category for best Government agencies.Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers…
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Love Is in the Air: Share Your Library Displays with GPO
February 03, 2025
February is National Library Lovers’ Month. Is your library decorated for Valentine’s Day? Have you incorporated Government publications and other library resources into a creative display? Are you hosting any special events? Share your photos with the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), and your library could be featured via GPO social media or on FDLP.gov.
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