The National Collection of U.S. Government Public Information is a geographically dispersed collection of the corpus of Federal Government public information, accessible to the public at no cost. The development, maintenance, and preservation of the National Collection is critical to providing free, ready, and permanent public access to Federal Government information, now and for future generations.What’s in the National Collection?The scope of the National Col...

Library of the YearThe U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) annually recognizes an exceptional Federal depository library as the Library of the Year. Past honored libraries further the Federal Depository Library Program’s mission of ensuring that the American public has free access to its Government's information in extraordinary ways.During the nomination period, individuals or groups may nominate a Federal depository library by describing the library’s efforts provi...

The West National Collection Service Area (NCSA) is one of four areas in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) that was established to ensure geographically dispersed permanent public access to Federal Government information products, to receive services from the Government Publishing Office, and to facilitate collaboration between and among Federal depository libraries.About the West NCSAThis area, with thirteen states, Guam, and the Federated States of Micrones...

Download the Virtual Poster Gallery Profiles handout. Another Collection’s Treasure: Collecting Government Documents and Government issued Materials in Special Collections Susan Martin, Chair, Collection Development and Management, Middl...

The Northeast National Collection Service Area (NCSA) is one of four areas in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) that was established to ensure geographically dispersed permanent public access to Federal Government information products, to receive services from the Government Publishing Office, and to facilitate collaboration between and among Federal depository libraries. About the Northeast NCSA This eleven-state and District of C...

The South National Collection Service Area (NCSA) is one of four areas in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) that was established to ensure geographically dispersed permanent public access to Federal Government information products, to receive services from the Government Publishing Office, and to facilitate collaboration between and among Federal depository librariesAbout the South NCSAThis fourteen-state and two-territory area has 339 Federal depository libr...

Thank you for making the 2025 Federal Depository Library Conference a success.During the three-day event, attendees:Kicked off the event with the FDLP Preconference: Updates from GPO, on September 18, 2025.Enjoyed welcoming remarks from GPO’s Director Hugh Halpern, Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson, and Depository Library Council Chair Angela Bonnell, as well as the presentation of the library awards for 2025 during the Conference Kickoff.Participated ...

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)...

There are six types of official GPO partnerships in which institutions can take part. Official partners enter into signed formal institutional agreements with GPO.Cataloging and Metadata ContributorDigital Access PartnerDigital Content ContributorDigital Preservation StewardPreservation StewardOther/Specialized: GPO will consider all partnership proposals that support free public access to U.S. Government information.Current GPO Partnerships ...