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1. Creating SuDoc Classes and Item Numbers: (Academy Webinars); Title: Creating SuDoc Classes and Item Numbers Speaker: Valerie Furino, Supervisory Librarian, Collection Development and Classification, U.S. Government Publishing Office Description: This ...; Created on December 09, 2019
2. Bibliographic Cataloging: 074 GPO Item Number: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); Item numbers provide a way for Federal depository libraries to select the documents they are to receive. Individual documents or groups of related documents of interest to the users of a particular depository ...; Created on September 20, 2016
3. Webinar: Depository Item Number System: (News & Events); A live training webinar, "Depository Item Number System," will be presented on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Register today for “Depository Item Number System” Start time: 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) Duration: ...; Created on July 23, 2015
4. Add All Tangible Format Item Numbers to Item Selection Profiles before October 1, 2014 Due Date: (News & Events); As a reminder for libraries, the addition of tangible format item numbers to your library’s item selection profile must be done before October 1 of each year. This will ensure distribution of tangible ...; Created on September 25, 2014
5. Item Numbers 0556-C and 1004-E Are Not Required for Selective Libraries: (News & Events); Effective August 2014, LSCM will no longer use item numbers 0556-C and 1004-E. These numbers were used to distribute tangible titles to all libraries. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Forecast ...; Created on August 26, 2014
6. 10. Required Item Numbers: (Collection Development); All libraries must select item numbers 0556-C and 1004-E. These item numbers are used when an important title is distributed to all depository libraries.; Created on October 15, 2012
7. Item Number System: (Guidance); Selective depository libraries in the FDLP can choose from thousands of item numbers that are assigned to U.S. Government publications by agency. The selection profile is the list of all item numbers selected ...; Created on October 15, 2012
8. CSV File of Newly-Added Congressional Document Item Numbers: (News & Events); In response to requests from depository library staff for options in addition to the new item number information in WEBTEch Notes, a file of the new item numbers is now available in .csv format. This file ...; Created on August 04, 2011
9. New Item Numbers Added for Congressional Documents: (News & Events); In response to requests from depository library staff for greater format selectivity for congressional documents in the Y 4 SuDoc classification range, approximately 80 new item numbers have been created ...; Created on July 27, 2011
10. Required Item Number Selections 0556-C and 1004-E: (News & Events); All libraries in the FDLP are required to select item numbers 0556-C and 1004-E. Item numbers 0556-C, associated with GPO and other agencies' publications, and 1004-E, associated with Congressional materials, ...; Created on March 08, 2011
11. Serial Set Microfiche, Item Number 1008-D-01 Clarification: (News & Events); ... are shipped along with the microfiche Title Pages and Table of Contents using the same item number, 1008-D-01. Libraries that wish to file their Serial Set microfiche in the preliminary or slip SuDoc ...; Created on February 16, 2010
12. Additional Item Numbers for EL Versions of Congressional Publications Created: (News & Events); As part of Library Services & Content Management's (LSCM) continuing efforts to break out item numbers for EL versions of publications when possible, the following item numbers have been created. These ...; Created on August 18, 2009
13. New Item Number Procedure for Selected Congressional Publications: (News & Events); GPO has begun to create separate item numbers for the online only (EL) format of U.S. Congressional Committee publications known as “Y 4s”, or those listed as “Hearings, Prints, Miscellaneous Publications” ...; Created on November 25, 2008
14. September 30 Deadline Approaching for Tangible Adds to Item Selection Profiles: (News & Events); September 30, 2020 is the deadline to add tangible format item numbers to your item selection profiles. Adds remain in the library’s Selection Cart in the Depository Selection Information Management System ...; Created on September 24, 2020
15. Searching by Keyword or Classification Number in My eXchange: (eXchange Tips); ... searching by keyword or classification number. Here, you can limit your search to only those items that contain a certain keyword, classification number, or SuDoc stem. This can be helpful if you ...; Created on February 28, 2020
16. Offering Serials or Multi-volume Sets as Individual Items: (eXchange Tips); Tip 18 described how to offer serials and multi-volume sets as ranges. As noted in that tip, serials and multi-volume sets can also be offered as individual items. The main benefit of offering serials ...; Created on February 27, 2020
17. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY19: (News & Events); ... from the date of GPO’s order with the microfiche vendor and will be sent to libraries in three to four months, or around January 2020. Due to the extension of the item selection deadline to October ...; Created on October 04, 2019
18. DSIMS and Item Lister Working Again - Item Selection Deadline Extended: (News & Events); This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication. Item Lister and the Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS) are both working again in standard internet browsers. ...; Created on September 23, 2019
19. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY18: (News & Events); Reminder to all Federal depository libraries: Newly-selected depository item numbers added to library item selection profiles during FY18 became active October 2, 2018. You should be receiving publications ...; Created on October 03, 2018
20. DSIMS Technical Issue Resolved: Adding New Items: (News & Events); GPO has resolved the technical issue that was preventing new item numbers from being added to library item selection profiles. Any library that has added online only (EL) items to their item selections ...; Created on February 08, 2018
21. DSIMS Technical Issue: Adding New Items: (News & Events); GPO has identified a technical issue. The DSIMS function that enables libraries to add new item numbers to your item selection profile is not working at this time. As well, LSCM cannot establish new ...; Created on January 17, 2018
22. Cutter Numbers: (SuDocs Classification Guidelines); ... to keep related publications on the same geographic area together. This allows for collocation on the shelf as well as browsing and discovery of related items in a virtual environment like a library catalog. ...; Created on January 17, 2018
23. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY17: (News & Events); Reminder to all Federal depository libraries: Newly-selected depository item numbers added to library selection profiles during FY17 will become active effective October 2, 2017. You should be receiving ...; Created on October 02, 2017
24. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY16: (News & Events); Reminder to all Federal depository libraries: All new tangible items added to item selection profiles during FY16 will become active effective October 1, 2016. You should be receiving these new items on ...; Created on September 29, 2016
25. Bibliographic Cataloging: 086 SuDoc Number: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); Sources to Consult Superintendent of Documents Classification Guidelines Background and General Instructions The SuDoc (Superintendent of Documents) classification system is designed specifically ...; Created on September 20, 2016
26. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY14: (News & Events); Libraries are reminded that all new items added to item selection profiles during the 2014 Annual Update Cycle are now active, effective October 1. You should be receiving these new items on FY15 shipping ...; Created on November 06, 2014
27. Reminder: Last Shipping List Numbers of FY2013: (News & Events); ... All new items added to item selection profiles during the 2013 Annual Update Cycle are now active. You should begin receiving the newly selected items with the first shipping list for FY14, which is being ...; Created on October 17, 2013
28. Updates on Item Lister and DSIMS Enhancements: (News & Events); The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) implemented enhancements to Item Lister and Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS) the evening of February 13, 2013. These enhancements were ...; Created on February 15, 2013
29. Item Lister: (Instructions); Item Lister provides users with the ability to see which item numbers are and are not being selected by any given Federal depository library. To search, select the type of report and enter the library ...; Created on October 15, 2012
30. Revisions to Item Selection Profiles Due Before October 1: (News & Events); The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) will no longer be conducting the annual June-July item selection update cycle. Traditionally this was done to ensure that libraries added item numbers to their ...; Created on June 08, 2012
31. By the Numbers: (From the SupDocs); Update on FDLP Forecast Study—Thank you! Let me begin by expressing our deep gratitude to everyone who has completed their FDLP Library Forecast and submitted it to the U.S. Government Printing Office ...; Created on June 08, 2012
32. Item Lister Relaunched: (News & Events); Item Lister has been relaunched. Rather than pulling data from a static file that was updated once a month, Item Lister now pulls data directly from Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS). ...; Created on May 21, 2012
33. Important Changes to Depository Item Selection Tools: (News & Events); ... item numbers, Superintendent of Documents class stems, and depository library item selections. The replacement system is being implemented this month. Due to the implementation of the new system, libraries ...; Created on February 07, 2012
34. November 2011 Amendment of Item Selections Processing Error: (News & Events); Item number drops made though the Amendment of Item Selections Web form during November 2011 may not have been properly processed. While the issue has been resolved, if you dropped items during this time ...; Created on December 02, 2011
35. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY11: (News & Events); Libraries are reminded that all new items added to item selection profiles during the 2011 Annual Update Cycle are now active. You should begin receiving these items with the first shipping list for FY12, ...; Created on October 03, 2011
36. Two New FDLP Promotional Items: (News & Events); Two new FDLP promotional items have been added to the FDLP Desktop's promo ordering catalog: FDLP Screensavers (Category: Promotional Items) This CD-ROM features a variety of FDLP screensavers ...; Created on November 17, 2010
37. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY10: (News & Events); Libraries are reminded that all new items added to item selection profiles during the 2010 Annual Update Cycle are now active. You should begin receiving these items with the first shipping list for FY11, ...; Created on October 15, 2010
38. Serial Set Volume for Jefferson’s Manual (Serial number 15048): (News & Events); Upon opening the volume of the Serial Set referenced below, you will notice what appears to be cut strips of paper at the top of each page of the document. This is known as Filler or Stubbing. This is ...; Created on March 15, 2010
39. Final Shipping List Numbers for FY09: (News & Events); Libraries are reminded that all new items added to item selection profiles during the 2009 Annual Update Cycle are now active. You should begin receiving these items with the first shipping list for FY10, ...; Created on October 14, 2009
40. Item and Classification Changes to Library of Congress' MARC 21 Titles: (News & Events); ... each individual title with a unique item number. After carefully evaluating all options, GPO has decided the best way to accommodate the library community is to merge the item nos. of all the updates ...; Created on June 23, 2008
41. LSCM Decision Making on Items for "All Libraries: (News & Events); Recently, there have been some policy questions in regards to how the decision is made at GPO regarding selection of a publication to be distributed to all libraries under Item Number 0556-C or 1004-E. ...; Created on November 08, 2007
42. Last Shipping List Numbers for FY07: (News & Events); Libraries are reminded that all new items added to item selection profiles during the 2007 Annual Update Cycle are now active. You should begin receiving these items with the first shipping list for FY08 ...; Created on October 04, 2007
43. United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions (Plum Book) 2020: Info for Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... the 2020 Plum Book are as follows: United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions (Plum Book) 2020 Class: Y 4.OV 2:P 75/2020 Item Number: 1016-A (print) Shipping List: 2021-0003-P CGP System ...; Created on January 08, 2021
44. National Debate Topic for High Schools, 2020-2021: (News & Events); ... Libraries not selecting item number 0996-A can request to receive the publication. The 45-page document is an annotated bibliography compiled by the Congressional Research Service and is intended to ...; Created on December 09, 2020
45. FDLP Distribution Continues to Be Impacted by COVID-19: (News & Events); ... are some important items of note: If your library needs to make a change to its operating status, please complete the Notification Form. This form triggers GPO staff to begin or halt shipments. If ...; Created on December 03, 2020
46. Monographs: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); Related Chapters/Sections Bibliographic Cataloging: Overview General Policies General MARC Field Policies Congressional Publications 074 GPO Item Number 086 SuDoc Number Technical Reports ...; Created on November 25, 2020
47. Special Selection Offer: Your Guide to the 2020 Census (Braille): (News & Events); ... leaves of braille. The publication was distributed to all regional depository libraries. Although it has an item number, due to its braille format, it will not be distributed to all libraries selecting ...; Created on October 27, 2020
48. Final Report for the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress: Info for Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); The U.S. Government Publishing Office recently announced the availability of the Final Report for the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The Final Report was produced using XPub, GPO’s ...; Created on October 19, 2020
49. Special Selection Offer: American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, World War II: (News & Events); ... not selecting item number 1050-B can request to receive the publication. This publication is a hardcover edition and includes both volumes 1 and 2. Volume 1 was distributed in softcover in 2019, but ...; Created on October 05, 2020
50. Eligible for Regional Discard: Additional volumes of Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: (News & Events); ... geographically-dispersed Preservation Stewards. Preservation Steward holdings for this title are available from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications - CGP Record 582117. Click “All Items” to see ...; Created on October 02, 2020

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