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GPO is pleased to announce the 2022 release of the State of the Federal Depository Library Program, 2020-2021. This report combines Biennial Survey data with other observations and fulfills the requirements of 44 U.S. Code §1909 for the Superintendent of Documents to report on conditions at depository libraries. The report covers the period from January 1, 2020, to… Read More

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ (UAF) Elmer E. Rasmuson Library marks a century of service to GPO and the Federal Government. The library became part of the Federal Depository Library Progam (FDLP) on December 6, 1922. The library serves the university community, as well as interior Alaska and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Its collection includes materials from… Read More

New Electronic Titles (NET) are now available for November 2022. These files are accessible from the New Titles section of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). Read More

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 body that counsels the GPO Director and the Superintendent of… Read More

In October 2022, Library Services and Content Management’s Library Technical Services (LTS) launched a three-month test to assign terms from the Congressional Research Service’s (CRS’s) Congress.gov Policy Areas terms list, which CRS uses for bills and resolutions on Congress.gov, in Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) records for congressional… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, "Supporting the Public's Right to Know: Engaging Users in Government Information at Florida State University." Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are… Read More

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, November 29, 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

Is your library decorating for the holidays? Have you incorporated Government documents and resources into a creative display, either onsite on online? Is your library hosting any special events? You could be featured via GPO social media or FDLP.gov. Share your festive photos with us, and please include a brief description. Read More

The Superintendent of Documents has released revised versions of two policies. Regional Depository Libraries Selecting Solely Online Materials (SOD-PPS-2022-1) and Government Publications Authorized for Discard by Regional Depository Libraries (SOD-PPS-2022-2) are both effective as of November 15, 2022. SOD-PPS-2022-1 provides regional depository libraries flexibility… Read More

Register to attend the live training webinar, "Separation of Church and State: What Does the Government Publish About Religion?." Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. … Read More