The Superintendent of Documents received comments from the depository library community, interested stakeholders, and the broader general public on the following:TOPIC: Print distribution and digital dissemination of information to Federal depository librariesPROPOSAL:  Print Distribution and Access to Government Publications in a Digital Federal Depository Library Program (SOD-PPS-7-2025)SUPERSEDES: Dissemination/Distribution Policy for the Fede...

This article contains information on GPO collections and databases, including some with additional access for Federal depository libraries. For more information about content, see the FDLP Content LibGuide.Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications contains bibliographic records for U.S. Government publications cataloged by GPO for both the Federal Depository Library Program and the Cataloging and Indexing Program...

AboutGPO’s Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) uses GitHub, to offer resources based on the bibliographic records in the U.S. Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) to Federal depository libraries and any organization or individual who would like to obtain CGP records. A GitHub account is not required to view the repositories nor to download resources from the repositories. Since 2017, LSCM uses the CGP on GitHub repository to post monthly files of new ...

GPO catalog records are those created for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I), programs of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO).  This article provides a high-level overview of the characteristics of these records.About GPO CatalogingGPO cataloging data consists of MARC records for materials published by all three branches of the Federal Government.  Publication types include:Books (print and online...

Work to implement a digital FDLP is ongoing at GPO. The table maps recommendations of the Task Force on a Digital FDLP to action items with status updates. Action items and progress updates are reviewed and modified quarterly.ActionStatusNotesAssess the LSCM business unit for organizational and staffing changes to support digital initiatives.In ProgressInternal consultations are ongoing and will be implemented as vacancies occur. A staffing plan was submitted to GPO exec...

General InformationThe Government Publishing Office (GPO) makes its cataloging records available to libraries in several ways. Consult with your library’s or consortia’s cataloging, metadata, or systems staff to determine how to integrate catalog records into your local workflow or to modify an existing workflow. You may catalog as many or as few digital resources as needed for your users. Cataloging is only required for physical Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)...

AboutThe Print Distribution Dashboard displays where Print Distribution Titles (PDTs) are currently being deposited. Data displayed on the map can be downloaded in a spreadsheet format.Selector and title information displays on the left side. Filters are available at the top. Yellow dots identify libraries that receive one or more PDTs. Blue dots identify libraries that have a Preservation Steward agreement for one or more of their selected PDTs. To download the dat...

The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) has moved to a digital program, with a focus on delivering permanent no-fee public access to digital content for people seeking U.S. Government information. Beginning in February 2024, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) began distributing to libraries using a limited print distribution model. This model acknowledges the different print-format needs and requirements of the National Collection Service Areas (...

FDLP Pre-Meeting: Updates from GPOWednesday, April 23, 2025; 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EDT)FDLP Pre-Meeting AgendaSpring 2025 DLC Virtual MeetingThursday, May 1, 2025; 12:00 – 5:15 p.m. (EDT)Spring Meeting Schedule Spring Meeting Detailed AgendaThank you, FDLP community, for joining us for our annual FDLP Pre-Meeting and Spring Virtual Meeting.Archived Recordings Event Satisfaction Survey Handouts & Slides Cross Stitch Activity During the Pre-Meeting...

If you are new to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) welcomes you. Your position and hard work support free, public access to U.S. Government information resources.Your primary role as Federal depository library staff is to help your library’s researchers find and access Federal content. This guide is intended to help you learn more about your library's Federal depository operation.Depending on your library, you may...