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LSCM recently released a set of enhancements to the askGPO site: A new “Depository Highlights” field in the Federal Depository Library Directory. This field is included in all search and export functionality, and depository coordinators can edit the field to indicate areas of interest or depository collection and services strengths for their institution. LSCM… Read More

FDLP.gov will undergo routine maintenance this week. Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 7:00 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

Today, Monday, June 27, 2022, the Superintendent of Documents has released, for your review and comment, a draft version of the National Collection of U.S. Government Public Information Strategic Plan for FY 2023 ― FY 2027. The plan provides a framework to coordinate and apply lifecycle management best practices to support Federal depository libraries, and to establish… Read More

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 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 advised… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, “Next Gen Finding Aid Website, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Photograph Finding Aid." Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. … Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, “Maritime Administration Information Resources: Introduction to Its Economic, Maritime, and National Security Information Resources." Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available… Read More

This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a Supervisory Librarian to join the Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) team. The incumbent will serve as Supervisor for the Outreach and User Support team responsible for providing consultations, customer service, and customer… Read More

The fall 2022 Federal Depository Library Conference will take place October 17 – 19, and registration will open in the coming weeks. The staff at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) extensively investigated the possibility of returning to a hybrid onsite/virtual event; however, due to the ongoing pandemic, the accelerated costs of travel, and the uncertainties all… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, “There’s a Week for That: Exploring Federal Government Resources for Diverse Weekly Celebrations." Date: Thursday, July 14, 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

A new FDLP LibGuide, the LSCM Library Technical Services (LTS) Information Portal, is now available. The resource provides information and news about the ongoing work of LSCM’s LTS staff, their initiatives, projects, and major developments in the cataloging/metadata field that impact access to U.S. Federal Government publications. Read More