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FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance

December 23, 2022
GPO will be performing server maintenance on FDLP eXchange from Tuesday, December 27, 2022, through Thursday, December 29, 2022. The site will remain available during this time with brief, intermittent outages. Users are advised not to upload spreadsheets during this time. Users should be able to process existing items in the system (i.e., requesting offers,… Read More

CGP Data Dashboard Refresh

December 22, 2022
In March 2022, GPO’s Federal Depository Support Services (FDSS) and Library Technical Services (LTS) collaborated on the creation and launch of the CGP Data Dashboard to visualize various aspects of Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) bibliographic records and to tell stories about Federal Government information, the Federal Depository Library Program, and LSCM… Read More

FDLP.gov Routine Maintenance - December 22, 2022

December 21, 2022
FDLP.gov will undergo routine maintenance this week. Start Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022, 4:30 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022, 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

askGPO Frequently Asked Questions Updated

December 21, 2022
LSCM recently reviewed and updated the Frequently Asked Questions knowledge base within askGPO. These helpful articles cover a variety of topics about the U.S. Government Publishing Office and the Federal Depository Library Program. Sample questions include: Are depository libraries obligated to provide free printing? I am with a Federal agency, who is my GPO… Read More

GPO Print Procurement Program Helps Local Businesses In 2022

December 20, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) print procurement program awarded $477.2 million in contracts with private sector printing companies across the country to meet the printing and publishing needs of Federal agencies in fiscal year 2022. Nearly 80% of all printing ordered by Federal agencies from GPO is performed by private sector firms working under contract… Read More

Task Force on a Digital FDLP: Final Report Informational Video

December 20, 2022
The Task Force on a Digital Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) released its final report yesterday, December 19, 2022. GPO is pleased to share with you this informational video highlighting key messages and answering frequently asked questions. Feasibility of a Digital Federal Depository Library Program: Report of the GPO Director’s Task Force Informational… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

December 19, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 8:00 p.m. (EDT) Total Duration: 3 hours The site should be accessible during maintenance, but certain functions may not be available. During the period, users are… Read More

Task Force Recommends A Digital Federal Depository Library Program

December 19, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern earlier this year appointed a Task Force on a Digital Federal Depository Library Program (“Task Force”) to determine the feasibility of a digital Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). The Task Force has released its report, which recommends the FDLP move to a digital program. Should Director… Read More