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How Is Your Library Celebrating Constitution Day?

September 10, 2024
Constitution Day is September 17, 2024. GPO wants to know how you are celebrating. Send us photos from your events and of your displays, and your library could be featured on FDLP.gov and on GPO social media. Please try to include your staff and patrons enjoying your offerings in the photos. Still planning? A wide variety of… Read More

Position Available at GPO: Digital Conversion Specialist

September 09, 2024
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a Digital Conversion Specialist to join the Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) team. The incumbent will serve in the Projects and Systems unit of LSCM and be a member of the team responsible for digital imaging of historic… Read More

Complete a Survey on the Future of FDLP Shipping Lists by Friday, September 20, 2024

September 05, 2024
Due to the changing nature of FDLP distribution, LSCM is seeking information on how shipping lists are currently being used in depository libraries. Responses will help advise on the future creation and distribution of shipping lists. Please consult with your library staff who process FDLP shipments or otherwise make use of shipping list data for other projects, and… Read More

Special Selection Offer: A Wartime Necessity – By Request Only

September 03, 2024
GPO has acquired copies of the publication A wartime necessity: the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and other national aeronautical research organizations' efforts at innovation during World War II for distribution as a Special Selection Offer. All libraries interested in receiving this print publication must respond to this… Read More

Pocket Constitutions: All Available Copies Claimed for 2024

August 30, 2024
All available free copies of the Pocket Constitution have been claimed by Federal depository library staff for 2024. Thank you for your interest in this item to assist in your Constitution Day celebrations. Copies are available for purchase from the U.S. Government Bookstore.  GPO also offers a variety of free resources on FDLP.gov’s ‘Celebrating… Read More

Fall FDL Conference Deadlines Approaching: Volunteer to Present, and Submit Library Award Nominations by September 3, 2024

August 29, 2024
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. GPO is still seeking presenters for educational sessions at the fall 2024 Federal Depository Library Conference (October 21 -23), but the deadline to volunteer is approaching (Tuesday, September 3, 2024). Presentations can cover introductory to advanced information on topics related to U.S. Government… Read More

Order Pocket Constitutions by September 3, 2024

August 28, 2024
Is your library gearing up for Constitution Day on September 17? All orders for Pocket Constitutions must be placed by September 3, 2024, in order to ensure delivery for Constitution Day. Each Federal depository library may order up to 100 copies, while quantities last. Order Pocket Constitutions: Visit our ordering page. Click ‘Log In To The Ordering… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, August 27, 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