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FDLP eXchange Technical Issue
August 21, 2024
An issue has been identified with FDLP eXchange where offers are not properly moving through the review phases. GPO has been working with the FDLP eXchange contractor to resolve this issue, and there may be additional issues that arise as that work is ongoing.
If you experience a problem with the FDLP eXchange, please submit an askGPO inquiry, and select the category, …
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Cataloging Record Distribution Program Service Ending March 2025
August 20, 2024
Effective March 31, 2025, Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) will cease all services offered by the Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP). The program has been successful, with libraries of all depository types and in almost all states and jurisdictions participating in the program.
There have been many changes in the discovery and…
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Webinar: Taking the Department to the People: Editing Wikipedia to Help Ensure Equitable Access to USDA National Agricultural Library Resources and Collections
August 20, 2024
Register to attend the live training webinar, ""Taking the Department to the People: Editing Wikipedia to Help Ensure Equitable Access to USDA National Agricultural Library Resources and Collections."
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Recording and closed…
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Now Available: Implementing a New Print Distribution Framework: A Report for the FDLP Community
August 15, 2024
Library Services and Content Management introduced the FDLP community to a new limited print distribution framework for tangible publications in the fall of 2023. A public report, Implementing a New Print Distribution Framework: A Report for the FDLP Community, is now available, detailing the process and implementation of the framework.
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Stand-Up Ben Cutout Promotional Item Restocked
August 14, 2024
Have you been wanting your library’s very own stand-up Ben cutout? Or has your Ben seen better days and needs replacing? Our colorful, 12” stand-up Ben has been restocked! It includes the Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government URL and comes with his own kickstand to keep him upright. Federal depository libraries can order up to two stand-up Ben cutouts, at no cost…
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Geographic-Based CGP Record Sets on GitHub
August 14, 2024
Metadata and Collection Services (formerly Library Technical Services) has launched a new GitHub repository, Catalog of U.S. Government Publications Geographic-Based Record Sets. The repository contains sets of Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) bibliographic records based on geographic coverage and governmental jurisdictions. Our intention is to provide a…
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New Electronic Titles for July 2024
August 14, 2024
New Electronic Titles (NET) are now available for July 2024. These files are accessible from the New Titles section of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP).
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Positions Available at GPO: Technical Services Librarians
August 12, 2024
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication.
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking Technical Services Librarians to join the Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) team. The incumbents will serve in the Metadata and Collection Services (MCS) unit of LSCM and perform a wide variety of technical services…
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FRASER Team wins SAA Distinguished Service Award
August 07, 2024
The Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research (FRASER) team of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is the 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award given by the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The award recognizes an archives institution, education program, nonprofit organization, or Government organization that has given outstanding service to…
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Historic Publications for Summer 2024
August 02, 2024
New featured publications have been added to the Historic Publications page for Summer 2024, including:
Decisions of the Department of the Interior and the General Land Office in Cases Relating to the Public Lands from Digital Content Contributor Indiana State Library.
Peace Corps publications from Digital Content Contributor University of Memphis.
New additions…
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