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Webinar: An Overview of the Affordable Connectivity Program (Rescheduled)

April 14, 2023
A live training webinar that was originally scheduled to take place on April 4, 2023, has been rescheduled. "An Overview of the Affordable Connectivity Program" will be presented on Monday, May 8, 2023. Those that already registered for the original April 4, 2023, date do not need to register again for the Monday, May 8, 2023, webinar. You will receive a reminder email… Read More

New Electronic Titles for March 2023

April 13, 2023
New Electronic Titles (NET) are now available for March 2023. These files are accessible from the New Titles section of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). Read More

GPO Awards Contract for U.S. Passport Covers

April 12, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has awarded a contract for security features, including the chip, software, and packaging, in the U.S. passport. The contract has been awarded to Infineon Technologies Americas Corporation and Thales DIS USA, Inc. and allows for the companies to supply these security solutions for up to ten years. GPO manufactures the U.S… Read More

Webinar: Introduction to the USGS Publications Warehouse

April 12, 2023
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Introduction to the USGS Publications Warehouse." Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker: Kelly Haberstroh,… Read More

The Library Services & Content Management FY 2022 Year in Review

April 03, 2023
GPO’s Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) annually releases its Year in Review, which highlights LSCM's major accomplishments over the previous fiscal year and serves to map our work for the future. The FY 2022 LSCM Year in Review is now available. In this edition, topics covered include: The National Collection of U.S. Government Public… Read More

GPO Director Names Chief Communications Officer

March 28, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern has named Gary Somerset the Agency’s Chief Communications Officer. As Chief Communications Officer, Somerset serves as Agency spokesperson, manages GPO’s social media platforms, oversees GPO’s public relations activities, employee communications, branding, photography and events. He serves as the… Read More

Spring 2023 DLC Virtual Meeting: Preliminary Agenda & Updated Schedule

March 28, 2023
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The spring 2023 Depository Library Council (DLC) Virtual Meeting is taking place May 1 and 2. A detailed agenda and updated schedule are now available. Register today to participate in the virtual programs. The DLC serves as an advisory committee to the GPO Director and the Superintendent of… Read More