Introducing DiscoverGov: GPO’s New Discovery Search Tool
GPO is pleased to officially launch DiscoverGov, our new search tool.
DiscoverGov is a unified interface for trusted Government information. It provides simple, one-stop searching across multiple U.S. Federal Government databases, including GPO's Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) and GovInfo.
- Direct link: https://discover.gpo.gov/
- PURL: https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo235314
- CGP System Number: 001444646
- DiscoverGov System Number: 01GPO_ALEPH001444646
DiscoverGov features:
- Responsive design to support mobile users
- Citation generator for five major style guides
- Advanced scoping and multi-faceted filtering for searches
- Updated:
- Help content, including tutorials
- New and updated content and tutorials, including full-screen and caption options
- Browse CGP by SuDoc Classification
- CGP Record Display Details
- Backend improvements to responsiveness of remote search resources
- Help content, including tutorials
Promote DiscoverGov:
Now available, exclusively to Federal depository libraries, are DiscoverGov sticky notes. Use these 3” X 3” sticky note pad giveaways to promote DiscoverGov to your patrons. Each note pad contains 25 sheets, and each library may order up to 75 note pads.
How to Order
- Visit our ordering page.
- Click ‘Log In To The Ordering Site,’ and use your existing FDLP.gov login credentials.
- Browse the selection of materials, and place your library’s order.
Learn More:
Join GPO staff for a deeper look at DiscoverGov:
- Register to attend our FDLP Academy webinar: Wednesday, March 19, 2025; 2:00 p.m. (ET)
- Register to attend our GODORT Friday Chat: Friday, April 4, 2025; 1:00 p.m. (ET)
As we look toward the future, GPO’s MetaLib will sunset later this summer, mid-July/August 2025. Stay tuned to FDLP.gov for updates.
GPO welcomes your DiscoverGov feedback. Contact us via askGPO. Select the customer type, Federal Depository Library, and the category, Suggestion: CGP/DiscoverGov technical enhancement/MetaLib Resource.