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GPO Wins Awards For Design Services

November 30, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has won four Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA magazine. After reviewing more than 10,000 entries, Graphic Design USA magazine selected GPO to win awards for the following work: 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree logo, U.S. Forest Service Early Stages Development Guide, District of Columbia Public Schools Conflict… Read More

Reminder: Special Selection Offer: Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022

November 29, 2023
GPO recently distributed the publication, Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 0996-A-02 can request to receive the publication. Cataloging and distribution information: Title: Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022 Item Number: 0996-A-02 SuDoc Class Number:… Read More

FDLP Academy Map and Geography Webinars from 2023

November 28, 2023
The FDLP Academy presented informative sessions about various U.S. Government map and geography resources this year. The speakers are subject-matter experts from the Federal depository library community and Federal agencies. Below is a list of the webinar recordings: Cartographic Resources from the Federal Government: A Roadmap to your Geospatial… Read More

FDLP.gov Routine Maintenance -November 28, 2023

November 28, 2023
FDLP.gov will undergo routine maintenance this week. Start Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 4:30 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, November 28, 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… Read More

Reminder: Two Weeks Left to Submit Your 2023 Biennial Survey

November 27, 2023
There are two weeks left to complete and submit your 2023 Biennial Survey to GPO. The deadline is Friday, 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” (44 U.S.C. §1909). A preview of the survey questions is available… Read More

Reminder: Please Complete the NCSA Follow-up Questionnaire on Print Distribution Title (PDT) Criteria

November 27, 2023
During the week of November 13-17, 2023, meetings were held in each of the four National Collection Service Areas (NCSAs): Midwest, West, South, and Northeast. The purpose of these meetings was to review requirements for libraries that would like to continue receiving the tangible Print Distribution Titles (PDT) and to discuss criteria for the allocation of these titles… Read More

Special Selection Offer: Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022

November 20, 2023
GPO recently distributed the publication, Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 0996-A-02 can request to receive the publication.  Cataloging and distribution information: Title: Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2022 Item Number: 0996-A… Read More

NCSA Follow-Up Questionnaire on Print Distribution Title (PDT) Criteria

November 20, 2023
During the week of November 13-17, 2023, meetings were held in each of the four National Collection Service Areas (NCSAs): Midwest, West, South, and Northeast. The purpose of these meetings was to review requirements for libraries that would like to continue receiving the tangible Print Distribution Titles (PDT) and to discuss criteria for the allocation of these titles… Read More

Request for Comments: SOD Policy on Withdrawal of Content

November 17, 2023
The Superintendent of Documents seeks your comments about the proposed Public Policy Statement, “Withdrawal of Federal information products from the National Collection of U.S. Government Public Information and GPO’s online U.S. Government Bookstore.” The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) staff when Congress or a… Read More

Webinar: Census of Governments

November 16, 2023
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Census of Governments." Date:  Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker:  Michael Reich, Assistant… Read More