News

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Website Wednesday: New Webinar on Promoting Your FDLP Collection on Your Website

August 19, 2020
Do you struggle to promote Government information on your library web pages? GPO is here to help. In the recent webinar, “Promoting Government Information and Your FDLP Collection on Your Website,” GPO staff members review FDLP requirements for promoting the FDLP collection and address best practices for ensuring your users can find and make use of Government information… Read More

Website Wednesday: Suggestions for Keeping Your Content Timely & Fresh This Summer

July 15, 2020
As the 2020 roller coaster ride continues, libraries across the Nation are all in different stages of operation and facing different challenges. This can make it difficult to reach patrons with the Government content they need. Your library’s website and social media accounts are great vehicles to bring Government information to your patrons. Here are a few ideas for… Read More

Website Wednesday: Spring Cleaning – Update Your Government Links

May 20, 2020
While many of us are working from home, it’s the perfect time to tidy up web pages and make sure references to Government websites are up-to-date. Please check your library websites or guides, and edit references and links to any out-of-date resources, such as: Updating Government Websites/Links Out-of-Date Up-to-Date U.S… Read More

Website Wednesday: A Government Documents Landing Page

April 29, 2020
Does your library’s website have a Government documents landing page? A Government documents landing page is a great place to: Inform your patrons about what it means to be a Federal depository library, the size and scope of your collection, and how long you’ve been in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Give a little background on the FDLP. Explain… Read More

FDLP eXchange: Extended Review Periods

April 28, 2020
In March, GPO increased the review periods in FDLP eXchange to ease the burden on regional and selective depository libraries and to prevent libraries from missing opportunities to obtain depository materials they need to serve their users during quarantine. Regional review period: 180 days Selective review period: 90 days These review periods will continue… Read More

Website Wednesday: Your Library’s Web Content

April 08, 2020
We’ve heard from library staff who are working remotely that many of you are taking care of tasks and projects that may have fallen by the wayside when life is in its normal, chaotic state. One of those tasks is reviewing your library’s website to see what could be refreshed and what language could be improved. All library web pages should be reviewed for information… Read More

Website Wednesday: Take Advantage of FDLP Virtual Resources

March 25, 2020
The FDLP network has many resources available to support your library. If you are evaluating additional virtual services for your community or are updating web pages or guides, consider the many resources offered by depositories in your state or region, and use and reference those helpful to your library. Explore the following when creating or updating resources for… Read More

FDLP Academy Continuing Education During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 19, 2020
The FDLP Academy has an enriching line-up of webinars and webcasts planned over the next several months. At the same time, we understand that circumstances at the institutions of our presenters are also constantly changing. The Academy team is working with all of our presenters, and we will continue to update the FDLP community with any changes or additions to programming… Read More

Website Wednesday: Your Library’s Social Media & the FDLP

March 04, 2020
What is happening right now in the news that patrons can learn more about by using U.S. Government information? Are you working with the folks that produce your library’s social media content to feature U.S. Government information and FDLP resources? Think about current events, holidays, and commemorations. Engaging your library’s social media audience is a great way to… Read More