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GPO Director Hugh Halpern testified before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed many topics, including GPO’s long-standing partnership with the library community. Watch the full hearing. Read More

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has made Congressionally Mandated Reports available to the public on GPO’s GovInfo. GPO fulfilled this responsibility ahead of its one-year implementation deadline set by Congress. Reports are now published and available for the public to access at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/CMR. This marks the first time… Read More

GPO Director Hugh Halpern will testify before the Senate Rules and Administration Committee today, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (EST). To watch the hearing live, click here. Read More

This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication.  The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as members of the Depository Library Council. New members will serve a three-year term (June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2027). Submit your nomination (or self-nomination) by Thursday,… Read More

Today, Friday, December 8, 2023, is the deadline to submit your 2023 Biennial Survey to GPO! It is through this mechanism that depositories fulfill their legal obligation to “report to the Superintendent of Documents at least every two years concerning their condition” (44 USC §1909). A preview of the survey questions is available on FDLP.gov Use this link to… Read More

  Is your library decorating for the holidays? Have you incorporated Government documents and resources into a creative display, either onsite or online? Is your library hosting any special events? You could be featured via GPO social media or FDLP.gov. Share your festive photos with us, and please include a brief description.     Read More

New Electronic Titles (NET) are now available for November 2023. These files are accessible from the New Titles section of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). Read More

On December 6, 2023, GPO opened the Print Distribution Titles List (PDT) questionnaire to Federal depository libraries asking them to submit their requests for limited print titles on the Print Distribution Titles (PDT) list. Libraries are also able to indicate which criteria they are using for requesting priority for receiving that title. Additionally, a preview of… Read More

In the next step of the implementation of the New Limited Print Distribution Framework, GPO is asking depository libraries to submit their requests for 20- and 50-copy titles on the Print Distribution Titles List (PDT). You will also be able to indicate which criteria you are using for requesting priority for receiving that title. Unlimited titles from this list remain… Read More

There is just one week left to complete and submit your 2023 Biennial Survey to GPO. We are at a completion rate of 72%, and we need to get to 100%. The deadline to submit is December 8, 2023. It is through this mechanism that depositories fulfill their legal obligation to “report to the Superintendent of Documents at least every two years concerning their condition… Read More