Item Selection Update Cycle – Action Needed by September 30, 2024, & Update to the PDT List

Item Update Cycle

Depository libraries have until midnight September 30, 2024, to add any unlimited distribution paper-format titles to their library’s item selection profile. New selections will become effective on October 1, 2024 (Federal fiscal year 2025).

Please note:

• Libraries should focus on unlimited distribution titles in the Print Distribution Titles (PDT) List (see below). Print depository publications selected now must be cataloged at your library and retained for at least five years. 
• All 20-copy and 50-copy titles on the PDT List have already been allocated and may not be selected.  
• EL-format item numbers may be added to a library’s selection profile at any time of the year, and those selections go into effect immediately.  
• All item number deselections always take effect immediately. 

Changes to item selection profiles are made in the Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS). 

There are a number of tools and training resources to help libraries reviewing their item selection profile. If you are new to the item selection process or want a refresher, watch the recorded overview of Working with Your Library’s Item Selection Profile (10 minutes). This recording references a few tools listed below that can help you explore, review, and update your item selection profile.  

• FDLP Data Manager (FDM)
  • Recorded webinar (61 minutes ) 
  • PDF tutorials on specific topics 
• Item Lister  
• DSIMS
  • Recorded webcast (12 minutes)
  • Instructions on using DSIMS
  • Tools to Manage Your Selection Profile – Quick Start guide

Update to the Print Distribution Titles (PDT) List

Three titles previously identified as 50-copy titles have been changed to unlimited distribution (UNL). Any library that wishes to receive a paper copy may do so by selecting the item numbers before the deadline. 

Unlimited distribution titles include the following - New entries are listed as ‘New UNL’ 

A revised Print Distribution Titles (PDT) List is available.

For questions or assistance, contact us at askGPO, and use the category, 'Other depository library question or issue.'