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Congressionally Mandated Reports CGP Records Available on GitHub
September 11, 2024
Federal agencies must now submit congressionally mandated reports to GPO in compliance with the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, after first submitting to Congress or any required committee or subcommittee of Congress. Submitted reports are published and made available to the public on GPO's online system of access, GovInfo, in the Congressionally Mandated…
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Call to Action: Complete a Survey on the Future of FDLP Shipping Lists by Friday, September 20, 2024
September 10, 2024
Please consult with your library staff who process FDLP shipments or otherwise make use of shipping list data for other projects to complete a quick, five-minute survey. 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…
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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…
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Position Available at GPO: Digital Conversion Specialist
September 09, 2024
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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…
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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…
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Superintendent of Documents Talks with Federal News Radio about Preservation Stewards
September 04, 2024
GPO Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson sat down with Tom Temin of Federal News Network to discuss how GPO partners with libraries to preserve U.S. Government public information and makes information accessible to communities across the United States. Listen to the interview, and read the transcript here.
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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…
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Webinar: Collaboration for Preservation: Showcasing Two Federal Depository Library Program Preservation Steward Collections
September 03, 2024
Register to attend the Georgia Library Association's Government Information Interest Group (GIIG) webinar, "Collaboration for Preservation: Showcasing Two Federal Depository Library Program Preservation Steward Collections."
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
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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…
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Fall FDL Conference Deadlines Approaching: Volunteer to Present, and Submit Library Award Nominations by September 3, 2024
August 29, 2024
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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…
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