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Regional Depository Libraries Online Selections Policy Post-Implementation Analysis: Final Report Now Available

June 01, 2022
Superintendent of Documents Public Policy Statement 2021-1, Regional Depository Libraries Online Selections, became effective September 1, 2021. This policy allows for “EL” or online as a format selection option for regional depository libraries, without also requiring selection of an equivalent tangible version. The Congressional Record (daily) and the Federal… Read More

Depository Library Council Members: Farewell & Welcome

June 01, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) sincerely thanks Will Stringfellow (Vanderbilt University Central Library) for serving as DLC Chair and Laura Sare (Texas A&M University Libraries) for serving as DLC Secretary from June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022. As your terms on the DLC come to an end, the staff at GPO appreciates you both for all of your valued contributions… Read More

Summer Webinars…Make Me Feel Fine

May 26, 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): National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Resources for Fathers, Children; James Worthy (The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse); Wednesday, June 1, 2022; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (EDT) … Read More

U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Survey Explorer Webinar

May 26, 2022
This message is being posted on behalf of the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are looking for data about a specific topic or area, you can use the Census Survey Explorer to discover which surveys have the topics, geographies, and frequency of release that you are interested in. Join the U.S. Census Bureau on June 7, 2022, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (EDT) for a free webinar… Read More

U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 Back to Data Basics Webinar Series

May 25, 2022
This message is being posted on behalf of the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are looking to improve your data skills, Back to Data Basics is a great opportunity to learn from the experts about how to access and utilize a variety of Census Bureau data products, tools, and resources. Each webinar will give you foundational information and skills necessary to work with… Read More

FDLP eXchange Scheduled Maintenance: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

May 23, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is performing scheduled maintenance on the FDLP eXchange. Start Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) End Date: Tuesday, May 24, 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 advised… Read More

GPO Appoints Chief Acquisition Officer

May 19, 2022
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern named Timothy J. Matthews as Chief Acquisition Officer. Matthews has served as GPO Acting Chief Acquisition Officer since January 2022. As Chief Acquisition Officer, he will continue to be responsible for the planning and procuring of commodities and services for the Agency. He provides leadership… Read More