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FDLP eXchange Training Site Available

June 23, 2023
When FDLP eXchange version 1.1 launched last week, GPO notified libraries that the training site was currently unavailable. The updated training site has been implemented, and the site is ready for use. Users may now resume all activity. For questions or comments, please contact us via askGPO, and select the category ‘FDLP eXchange.’ Stay tuned to FDLP News for… Read More

Reminder - Special Selection Offer: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Poster

June 22, 2023
GPO recently distributed a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary poster. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 0192-D-08 can request to receive the publication. Please complete this form by Friday, June 23, 2023. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cataloging and… Read More

GPO and OMB Issue Guidance for Congressionally Mandated Reports

June 21, 2023
Federal agencies are now required by law to submit congressionally mandated reports to the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the end of the year. Today, GPO and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo providing guidance to Federal agencies. The memo outlines instructions and deadlines for compliance with this mandate, including information about… Read More

Don’t Leave Chicago without Meeting with GPO During the ALA Annual Conference

June 21, 2023
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Don’t miss your chance to connect with staff members from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) during the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois. GPO is hosting a special event for the FDLP community, and we would love to see you there. Attendance at the ALA… Read More

Webinar: Data Librarianship

June 20, 2023
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Data Librarianship."  Date: Friday, July 7, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker: Richard Huffine; Assistant Director,… Read More

FDLP eXchange Temporarily Unavailable

June 16, 2023
The FDLP eXchange is temporarily unavailable. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, and we will inform the community when it is available for use. We apologize for the inconvenience. Read More

Webinar: Economic Census 101

June 16, 2023
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Economic Census 101." Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker: Adam P. Grundy, Supervisor, Data User and… Read More

FDLP eXchange Migration Complete

June 14, 2023
The launch of FDLP eXchange version 1.1 is now complete, and the site is ready for use. Users may now resume all activity. With this launch, some changes in functionality were made: Spreadsheet uploads are limited to CSV format to help standardize and handle data more effectively. Spreadsheet uploads are limited to 250 items. This change was made to mitigate… Read More