Every Federal depository library is required to have the titles in the "basic collection" accessible for immediate use. These titles are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government. This list is subject to change. Consult the guidance article on Depository Collection and Development for more information and ways to provide access to these titles within your deposit...

The United States Government is the largest publisher in the world. Every day the U.S. Government issues congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, studies, and more on a variety of topics. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is administered by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). ...

The United States Government is the largest publisher in the world. Every day the U.S. Government issues congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, studies, and more on a variety of topics. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is administered by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). ...

This content originally appeared in GPO’s FDLP Desktop which was replaced by FDLP.gov in 2008 and was written as part of the 125th Anniversary of the Government Printing Office, now known as the Government Publishing office.. As part of its 125th anniversary commemoration in 1986, GPO published a series of historical articles in its employee newsletter, the New Typeline. The articles, by GPO Historian/Curator Daniel R. MacGilvray, focused on the Public Printers a...

Dear [Recipients Name], I would like to inform you that I have already completed booking your flight and making hotel reservations for your stay here in Fresno. I have enclosed your airline tickets. We booked you for the 4:15 am flight on Freedom Air, which is set to arrive at the Jacksonville International Airport at 11:30 am. I have asked Ms. Janice O'Reilly to meet you there. I have requested that she wear a white suit and name tag so you can quickly identify her. ...

March 6th is National Dentist’s Day. Learn more about related resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. Oral health status and access to oral health care for U.S. adults aged 18-64 : National Health Interview Survey, 2008. Three good reasons to see a dentist before cancer treatment (2012 August) Assessing EPA’s efforts to measure and reduce mercury pollution from dentist offices [electronic resource] : hearing before the Subcom...

Thank you for making the 2019 Federal Depository Library Conference a success. During the two and a half-day event, attendees: Enjoyed remarks from GPO’s Superintendent of Documents Laurie Hall and Depository Library Council Chair Mary Clark. Enjoyed a keynote presentation from Dr. Trevor Owens, Library of Congress. Participated in collaborative, informative, and interactive meetings and events. Attended educational sessions presented by GPO, other Federal...

Notes from Shelflist Cards = For shipments no.1(1899:Jan.)-1282(1906:June), a shipment number was assigned to each package wrapped upon any one day. Depository Shipments - nos.1/2(1899:Jan.)-#29/31(1900?) #1(1899:Jan. ??) - Shipment lists started. Kept on cards. One slip per package. Each document is a package. #31(1900:Mar ??) - Last invoice listed on cards-only. Notes from Shelfist Cards = The record for nos. 1-31 is found only on the cards for invoices arra...

Thank you for making the 2020 Federal Depository Library Conference a success. PLEASE COMPLETE OUR CONFERENCE EVALUATION TO HELP US IMPROVE FUTURE EVENTS. During the four-day event, attendees: Enjoyed welcoming remarks from GPO’s Director Hugh Halpern and Superintendent of Documents Laurie Hall, as well as Depository Library Council Chair Alicia Kubas. Enjoyed a keynote presentation from Mr. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States. Partic...

Monday, April 11, 2022; 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, April 12, 2022; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EDT) This event is free of charge. Archived Conference Recordings Final Schedule Agenda  Detailed Agenda Handouts & Slides   Thank you, FDLP community, for making the spring 2022 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting a success. During the two-day event, attendees: Participated in informative and interactive m...