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Updated Superintendent of Documents Letter: Libraries and Public Access

January 11, 2023
In 2020, restrictions on physical access were allowed to address concerns about access to Government resources as libraries reopened after the COVID-19 lockdown. GPO recognized that libraries needed flexibility in access to their libraries and collections as local health guidelines were implemented and changed during the pandemic. Since many restrictions on gatherings… Read More

FDLP Academy Recap for 2022

January 09, 2023
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is getting ready for another year of FDLP Academy webinars. As we look forward to 2023, check out these selected free, educational webinar recordings from 2022. If you are a new depository coordinator, this list is compiled to provide you with basic… Read More

CGP Monthly Maintenance: January 2023

January 09, 2023
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) including GPO’s MetaLib will undergo routine maintenance. Start Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 8:00 p.m. (EST) End Date: Thursday, January 12,  2023  6:00 a.m. (EST) During this maintenance period, you may experience brief, intermittent downtime. We apologize for the… Read More

LSCM Welcomes New Chief of Projects and Systems, Ben Petersen

January 09, 2023
Please join the staff at GPO and in Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) in welcoming Mr. Ben Petersen as the new Chief of Projects and Systems. Ben is leading efforts to assess the technological needs of internal and external customers, develop new applications and services, and is serving as the key lead on strategic technology development. In addition,… Read More

Special Selection Offer: Final Report of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

January 06, 2023
GPO recently distributed the publication Final Report of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 1008-C-02 can request to receive the publication. Cataloging and distribution information: Title: Final Report of the… Read More

Historic Publications for Winter 2023

January 05, 2023
New featured publications have been added to the Historic Publications page for Winter 2023, including: Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 1, Introduction Annual progress reports of the Works Progress Administration and Works Projects Administration Environmental impact statement contributed by GPO partner Boise State University Ocean Science Program… Read More

Nominate Candidates for the DLC by February 13, 2023

January 04, 2023
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, 2023 - May 31, 2026). Submit your nomination by February 13, 2023. The Depository Library Council is the advisory… Read More