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DSIMS Technical Issue Resolved

August 29, 2022
The recently identified technical issue with DSIMS (Depository Selection Information Management System) has been resolved. Libraries can now search for and add item numbers to their selection profiles in the system. Please contact us through askGPO if you continue to experience any difficulties with DSIMS. Read More

Webinar: Census Trade Tools for the FDLP

August 29, 2022
Register to attend the live training webinar, "Census Trade Tools for the FDLP."   NOTE: Through the FDLP, Federal depositories now have free access to monthly merchandise trade files in the Foreign Trade online resource, a password-protected agency subscription database, which is described in this webinar.           … Read More

One Week Left to Order Pocket Constitutions: Constitution Day is September 17

August 26, 2022
There is one week left to order your library’s batch of free Pocket Constitutions in preparation for Constitution Day (September 17, 2022). Each Federal depository library may order up to 100 copies. All orders must be placed by September 2, 2022, in order to ensure delivery for Constitution Day. Order Pocket Constitutions. Visit our ordering page. Click … Read More

Webinar: Floods, Humidity, and Mold in Libraries

August 25, 2022
Register to attend the live training webinar, “Floods, Humidity, and Mold in Libraries." Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker David Walls,… Read More

Updated FDLP Depository Operation Training Series

August 25, 2022
An updated "FDLP Depository Operation Training Series," (webcast series) is now available. Sessions and Duration: Introduction to the FDLP and GPO: 17 minutes Legal Requirements and Regulations: 13 minutes What’s in the Box?: 28 minutes Depository Collection Management: 22 minutes Public Access: 31 minutes Cataloging and Bibliographic Control:… Read More

New Depository Library Council Documents

August 24, 2022
The Depository Library Council (DLC) transmitted the recommendations that resulted from the spring 2022 DLC Virtual Meeting (April 11-12) to U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern. In addition to two recommendations, the DLC penned a commendation for Superintendent of Documents Laurie B. Hall. Additionally, three DLC reports were… Read More

Fall for Free Webinars from GPO

August 23, 2022
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Check out these free, upcoming educational webinars from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO): Navigating the Bureau of Labor Statistics: A Website Walkthrough; Jelena Goldstein & Nick Schaffer (Bureau of Labor Statistics); Tuesday, August 30, 2022; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (EDT) Connecting… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

August 22, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, August 23, 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