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2023 Virtual Exhibit Gallery

Browse virtual exhibitors showcasing products and services for your library. On your side through life’s financial moments. We’re the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders, and ...
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A Brief History of the FDLP

FDLP History and Mission The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) has been part of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) (formerly Government Printing Office) since 1895, providing Government information to libraries serving the need of people across the Nation for information by and about their Federal Government. Congress first authorized the distribution of one copy of the House and Senate Journals and other Congressional documents to certai...
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2025 Virtual Exhibitor Gallery

Browse virtual exhibitors showcasing products and services for your library. The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and...
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U.S. Congressional Serial Set: What It Is and Its History

Introduction This is an article was reposted from the retired GPO Access website. The article comprises of excerpts that were adapted from a presentation by Ms. Virginia Saunders, who was a Congressional Documents Specialist, in GPO's Congressional Printing Management Division. Her presentation was given at the Spring 1998 Depository Library Council/Federal Depository Conference in Arlington, Virginia. I trust that many of you are in some way familiar with the Unit...
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Depository Library Council

AboutThe Depository Library Council (Council) serves as an advisory committee to the Director, GPO and the Superintendent of Documents.The Council focuses on matters pertaining to future trends, innovation, and new concepts in libraries; Government information dissemination and public access; and the enhancement of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). This includes elements of the management of electronic information, such as version control, authentication, an...
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The Essential FDLP: Share Your Experiences with GPO

GPO’s Library Services & Content Management is are gathering stories, testimonials, and short videos about the importance, value, and vital nature of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and Government information. Examples might include: Reference success stories Illustrations of a time when Government information helped a member of your community Testimonials received from patrons Any words you have to say about the importance of the FDLP ...