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This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking nominations of libraries with innovative services, programs, or staff members who are engaged with meeting the needs of their communities. Nominate an exceptional Federal depository library for the 2022 Federal Depository Library of the… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, “Connecting with your Communities: Promoting Voter & Civic Engagement." Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. … Read More

This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Planning for the fall 2022 Federal Depository Library Conference is well underway. The all-virtual event will take place October 17 – 19, 2022. GPO is seeking presenters from the FDLP community to participate in this annual, free event. Volunteer by September 1, 2022. Volunteer to present an… Read More

Federal News Network recently spoke with Laurie Hall, Managing Director of GPO’s Library Services & Content Management (LSCM), and Suzanne Ebanues, Supervisory Analyst, LSCM, about GPO’s latest digitization projects with the Library of Congress and National Archives. Read the interview. Read More

During a recent software migration, LSCM identified a technical issue with DSIMS (Depository Selection Information Management System). Libraries are currently not able to search for or add item numbers to their selection profiles in DSIMS. We are working on this issue and will notify the FDLP community as soon as it is fixed. Read More

Don’t forget to order your library’s batch of free Pocket Constitutions in preparation for Constitution Day (September 17, 2022). Each Federal depository library may order up to 100 copies. All orders must be placed by September 2, 2022, in order to ensure delivery for Constitution Day. Order Pocket Constitutions. Visit our ordering page. Click ‘Log In To… Read More

U. S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Equal Employment Opportunity office is now the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity. The name change better reflects the scope of the office’s work and responsibilities. In addition to processing formal complaints, the office provides counseling when disputes arrive, formulates and executes diversity programs,… Read More

A webinar originally scheduled to take place on July 14, 2022, has been rescheduled. “There’s a Week for That: Exploring Federal Government Resources for Diverse Weekly Celebrations" will be presented on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT). Those who registered for the original webinar will not need to register again. New login information will be emailed the… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, “FDLP Preconference: Updates from GPO’s Library Services & Content Management." Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. … Read More

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has released its strategic plan for fiscal years 2023–2027. Outlined in the plan are the Agency’s new mission, vision, and values, as well as the four key goals for the next five years: achieve operational excellence; modernize and innovate; ensure financial stability; and develop the workforce. The Strategic Plan FY 2023–2027:… Read More