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Dive into Free Webinars from GPO

July 05, 2023
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Check out these free, upcoming educational webinars and events from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO):  Data Librarianship; Richard Huffine (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation); Friday, July 7, 2023; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)  GovInfo API Overview and Search Service Preview;… Read More

FDLP eXchange Temporarily Unavailable

July 05, 2023
The FDLP eXchange is temporarily unavailable. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, and we will inform the community when it is available for use. We apologize for the inconvenience. Read More

GPO Director Names Inspector General

June 29, 2023
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern has named Nathan Deahl as the Agency’s Inspector General (IG). As GPO IG, Deahl will oversee the Agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). GPO OIG provides independent and objective oversight of GPO administration and operations and supports Agency’s leadership and Congress’ efforts to improve… Read More

GPO Response to DLC Letter Regarding Censorship

June 27, 2023
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Halpern responded to an April letter from the Depository Library Council (DLC) that requested guidance for depository libraries related to access to the Federal property in their care, in the context of state and local legislative proposals to restrict access to library materials. Over 100 bills have been introduced… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 8:00 p.m. (EDT) Total Duration: 3 hours The site should be accessible during maintenance, but certain functions may not be available. During the period, users are… Read More

FDLP.gov Routine Maintenance - June 27, 2023

June 26, 2023
FDLP.gov will undergo routine maintenance this week. Start Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m. (EDT) Total Duration: 2 hours During this time, no content will be updated, and you may experience brief, intermittent downtime. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation while we… Read More

Webinar: Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health

June 26, 2023
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health." Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speakers: April… Read More

FDLP eXchange Training Site Available

June 23, 2023
When FDLP eXchange version 1.1 launched last week, GPO notified libraries that the training site was currently unavailable. The updated training site has been implemented, and the site is ready for use. Users may now resume all activity. For questions or comments, please contact us via askGPO, and select the category ‘FDLP eXchange.’ Stay tuned to FDLP News for… Read More

Reminder - Special Selection Offer: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Poster

June 22, 2023
GPO recently distributed a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary poster. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 0192-D-08 can request to receive the publication. Please complete this form by Friday, June 23, 2023. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cataloging and… Read More

GPO and OMB Issue Guidance for Congressionally Mandated Reports

June 21, 2023
Federal agencies are now required by law to submit congressionally mandated reports to the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the end of the year. Today, GPO and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo providing guidance to Federal agencies. The memo outlines instructions and deadlines for compliance with this mandate, including information about… Read More