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GPO Director Names New Members to the Depository Library Council

April 29, 2024
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern announces the appointment of five new members to the Depository Library Council (DLC). DLC members advise the GPO Director on policy matters relating to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and access to U.S. Government information. In addition to experience working in various types of… Read More

Resources and Reminders: Spring 2024 DLC Virtual Meeting is Thursday, May 2

April 29, 2024
The Spring 2024 Depository Library Council (DLC) Virtual Meeting is this week! Make sure you register to participate so you won’t miss a day of great programming, information, and collaboration. Spring Meeting Resources: Final Schedule Detailed Agenda Open Forum and Poll Questions Slides and handouts are being added daily. Check… Read More

Support LSCM’s Digital Imaging Efforts

April 26, 2024
Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) continues to digitally image historic publications of the U.S. Government to increase public access and ensure long-term preservation. Learn more about LSCM’s efforts on the LSCM Digital Imaging Efforts page. The GPO Needs List identifies materials LSCM seeks to acquire for current and planned digital imaging initiatives… Read More

Promotional Item Restocked: FDLP Rulers

April 25, 2024
FDLP rulers have been restocked and are now available for order, free to FDLP libraries. Promote the FDLP, and help patrons find information about their local FDLP libraries. This plastic ruler features all of the U.S. Presidents in chronological order. Each order has a limit of 50 rulers. How to Order:  Visit our ordering page. Click ‘Log In To The… Read More

Handouts Now Available: Spring 2024 DLC Virtual Meeting

April 24, 2024
Handouts for the Spring 2024 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting (May 2) are now available. We are just days away from this annual spring event, but there is still time to register to participate. Spring Meeting Resources: Final Schedule Detailed Agenda Open Forum and Poll Questions The Members of the Depository Library Council In lieu of a… Read More

Spring 2024 DLC Virtual Meeting, May 2: Final Schedule & Agenda Now Available

April 23, 2024
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The spring 2024 Depository Library Council (DLC) Virtual Meeting just over a week away. The final schedule and detailed agenda are now available. Have you registered to participate yet? Don’t forget to prepare for the Open Forum by reviewing the discussion and poll questions. GPO will be live… Read More

Indiana State Library Contributes Interior Department Publications to GovInfo

April 22, 2024
GPO is pleased to announce the addition of the first four volumes of the “Decisions of the Department of the Interior and the General Land Office in Cases Relating to the Public Lands,” an Interior Department publication, to GovInfo. This work is made possible through digital imaging efforts on behalf of Indiana State Library and the library’s partnership with GPO as a… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

April 22, 2024
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m. (EDT) Total Duration: 3 hours The site should be accessible during maintenance, but certain functions may not be available. During this period, users are… Read More

Participate in the Open Forum at the Spring 2024 DLC Virtual Meeting

April 17, 2024
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The spring 2024 Depository Library Council (DLC) Virtual Meeting (May 2) is just two weeks away. The event will feature an Open Forum, and the members of the Depository Library Council want to gain your input. The Open Forum discussion and poll questions are now available for you to review and… Read More