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GPO Kicks Off Initiative To Help Libraries Enhance Government Information Collections

April 06, 2022
U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has kicked off a Library Services & Content Management (LSCM) Pilot Projects Initiative to help Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) libraries make Government information more discoverable for the American public. Through the pilot initiative, GPO teammates will visit libraries across the Nation to assess the condition… Read More

Spring 2022 DLC Virtual Meeting: Handouts & Slides Available

April 06, 2022
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Handouts and slides for the Spring 2022 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting (April 11 & 12) are now available. We are just days away from this annual spring event, but there is still time to register to participate. Spring Meeting Resources: Final Schedule Detailed Agenda The… Read More

Removal of Selection Restrictions Based on FDLP library Type

April 05, 2022
Three titles historically had their selection limited to regionals, or regionals and law libraries. They include: Title SuDoc Item Number U.S. Congressional Serial Set (Bound edition) Y 1.1/2: 1008-F Congressional Record (Bound edition) X 1.1: 0993-A-01 Supreme Court Decisions (Slip Opinions)… Read More

DSIMS and Item Lister Technical Issue Resolved

April 04, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has resolved the technical issues that were preventing users from accessing DSIMS or Item Lister. If you continue to experience these issues, please contact us through askGPO. Select the category Selection profile or DSIMS. Read More

Open Forum Questions: Spring 2022 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting

April 04, 2022
The Spring 2022 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting will feature an Open Forum during the DLC Open Session on Tuesday, April 12. This is an opportunity for the Depository Library Council and GPO to gather input and feedback from the FDLP community. In order to provide ample time to collect your thoughts and contemplate your responses, the questions for the Open… Read More

DSIMS and Item Lister Sites Down

April 04, 2022
The DSIMS and Item Lister sites cannot currently be accessed. GPO is aware of the issue and is working to restore functionality as quickly as possible. If you have an urgent need for information from either of these sites or to make an adjustment to your item selection profile, please contact Federal Depository Support Services at 202-512-1119 or [email protected]. … Read More

Final Edition of Code of Federal Regulations in Microfiche Format Issued

April 04, 2022
GPO previously announced the phase out of microfiche distribution in the FDLP. The first microfiche contract, which covers the Code of Federal Regulations and CFR Index, ended on March 31, 2022. Libraries that select the CFR or CFR Index in microfiche will note that the final complete edition issued is the 2020 edition. Microfiche will continue to be distributed until… Read More

Webinar: In Focus: Flickr and the Library of Congress

April 01, 2022
Register to attend the live training webinar, "In Focus: Flickr and the Library of Congress." Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT)   Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge. Speaker: Hanna Soltys,… Read More

National Library Week: Showcasing You

March 31, 2022
National Library Week (NLW) is quickly approaching (April 3-9, 2022). The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) wants to showcase Federal depository libraries nationwide and the important work you do every day. Tell us about why you are passionate about the FDLP and free public access to Government information. Share a photo of yourself at your library; you and your… Read More