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1. Required Fields for Needs and Offers: (eXchange Tips); Required Fields for Needs and Offers Requirements are different for needs and offers, since offers are always made for items that are in-hand, and needs are often more flexible. Document Title This ...; Created on February 27, 2020
2. Webinar: Compiling a Monthly New Electronic Titles Alert: (News & Events); ... systems. Expected level of knowledge for participants: No prerequisite knowledge required Upon registering, a confirmation email from sqldba @ icohere.com will be sent with instructions for joining ...; Created on April 03, 2019
3. Response Required from All Federal Depository Libraries on Recall Notice: (News & Events); On December 18, 2015, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) notified Federal depository libraries of a recall of numerous historic military registers from the U.S. Department of the Navy that contain ...; Created on January 19, 2016
4. Reminder: Recall Notice - Response Required by ALL Federal Depository Libraries by January 22: (News & Events); All Federal depository libraries: Your response to the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) regarding the latest Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) recall is required by January 22, 2016. Numerous ...; Created on January 05, 2016
5. Action Required: Recall Notice Issued To All FDLP Libraries: (News & Events); Numerous historic military registers have been identified as containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The U.S. Department of the Navy notified the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) that ...; Created on December 17, 2015
6. 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
7. Virtual Poster Presentations: (DLC Meeting and Conference); ... in charge of Government Documents was required to move the collection out of its current location and integrate it into already overcrowded LC stacks. This meant reviewing, re-cataloging and weeding thousands ...; Created on October 02, 2020
8. Collections & Databases: (Collections & Databases); ... exclusively for Federal depository libraries that provides access to additional CGP functionality. FDLP Basic Collection Every Federal depository library is required to have the titles in this collection ...; Created on August 21, 2019
9. FDLP Basic Collection Updated to Include Congress.gov and USA.gov: (News & Events); ... the FDLP Basic Collection. Since every library is required to have the titles in the FDLP Basic Collection accessible for immediate use, please review your access points for these two new Basic Collection ...; Created on August 01, 2019
10. Regional Discard Process: (Regional Depository Libraries); ... your discard list to FDLP eXchange for both selective and national review is required for Regional Discards. Make sure that your account is set up for National Needs and Offers by checking the appropriate ...; Created on July 15, 2019
11. Implementing the Regional Discard Policy Frequently Asked Questions: (Regional Depository Libraries); ... the title to their selectives and other libraries before they can discard? If a regional depository library discards a tangible item, are they required to update their catalog with the digital record? ...; Created on July 15, 2019
12. FDLP Basic Collection Updated to Include New Census Resource: (News & Events); The FDLP Basic Collection was updated to include data.census.gov (entitled as “Explore Census Data”). American FactFinder was removed from the list. Since every library is required to have the titles ...; Created on July 02, 2019
13. Bibliographic Records for Online Versions of the FDLP Basic Collection on GitHub Repository: (News & Events); ... of the resources on the FDLP Basic Collection list. These are resources that every library in the FDLP is required to have accessible for the public’s immediate use, because the titles are vital sources ...; Created on May 09, 2019
14. Bibliographic Records for NIST Publications on GitHub Repository: (Cataloging and Indexing); ... on the CGP on GitHub repository. GitHub is a web-based computer source code sharing and publishing service. A GitHub account is not required for downloading the record sets. The NIST records were ingested ...; Created on March 14, 2019
15. Regional Depository Libraries: (Guidance); ... or assessment visits. Regionals are required to maintain a file on each selective depository in the region. These files include copies of assessments, Biennial Surveys, selective housing agreements, ...; Created on October 17, 2018
16. FDLP Basic Collection Updated and in 2 New LibGuides: (News & Events); The FDLP Basic Collection is a list of titles that every Federal depository library is required to have accessible for immediate use. These titles are vital sources of information that support the public' ...; Created on September 17, 2018
17. Webinar: American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899: (News & Events); ... 6,000 titles freely accessible on the internet. Expected level of knowledge for participants: No prerequisite knowledge required Upon registering, a confirmation email from sqldba @ icohere.com will ...; Created on May 14, 2018
18. A Short History of GPO Part 2: (Collection Tools); ... week and reduced leave to 15 days. Another 1933 measure impacted on married couples. "As required by law in effecting reductions of personnel, married employees in the class to be reduced were first considered ...; Created on January 26, 2018
19. A Brief History of the FDLP: (Mission & History); ... libraries, each required to hold at least 1,000 other books or documents and to agree to make depository materials freely available to the public. The first depository shipment, on July 17, 1895, contained ...; Created on January 26, 2018
20. A Short History of GPO Part 2: (Mission & History); ... week and reduced leave to 15 days. Another 1933 measure impacted on married couples. "As required by law in effecting reductions of personnel, married employees in the class to be reduced were first considered ...; Created on November 22, 2017
21. Sources of GPO Cataloging Records: (Cataloging and Indexing); ... Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) Z39.50 OCLC (membership required) In addition, there are several other sources for obtaining GPO’s records. Documents Data Miner2 (DDM2) Commercial ...; Created on October 06, 2017
22. University of Colorado, Boulder Becomes 1st Preservation Steward: (News & Events); ... United States, as required by the Joint Committee on Printing, GPO’s oversight committee. To inquire about becoming a Preservation Steward or to simply learn more, reach out via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...; Created on October 18, 2016
23. Bibliographic Cataloging: Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... the type and kind of metadata that is being adapted, if any, or if original cataloging is required. 5.3 Batch Processing of Record Sets When LTS obtains large sets of bibliographic records, LTS accepts ...; Created on October 12, 2016
24. Name Authorities: RDA, Personal Names: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... definition of “term” begins with “a word or phrase.” Therefore, “term” will be used in this section to mean “a word or phrase.” Include when required as a core element; see beginning of 9.16 for Core ...; Created on September 20, 2016
25. Name Authorities: Policy Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... in bibliographic records, if required, even though they have not been established (See RDA 6.27.1.9). Per RDA chapter 6, unique authorized access points are required for publications published simultaneously ...; Created on September 20, 2016
26. Bibliographic Cataloging: Serials: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... in 086 & 074 of the serial bib record, if the SuDoc stem for monograph is different from the one(s) for the serial, in the order from oldest to most current (*a WebTech Note is not required) 2e-2. For ...; Created on September 20, 2016
27. Bibliographic Cataloging: Congressional Publications: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... a cutter number is required to complete a SuDocs classification number, the publication is forwarded to the supervisor of the LSCM Classification Team to complete the SuDocs number. See Bibliographic Cataloging: ...; Created on September 20, 2016
28. Bibliographic Cataloging: Microfiche: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... distributor, date of publication; number of microfiche; size of the microfiche, if required; series titles and series numbering added by the publisher of the microfiche; and notes pertaining only to microfiche ...; Created on September 20, 2016
29. Bibliographic Cataloging: General MARC Field Policies: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... Note When is a simple 500 note used, and when is a combined 588 note required? See the table below for links to examples of notes to use in specific situations. FieldMode of IssuanceManifestation/SituationLink ...; Created on September 20, 2016
30. Bibliographic Cataloging: Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... records where required, but does not make changes that are NOT allowed by these programs. GPO does not create a new record if there is a record already in the OCLC database that matches the document being ...; Created on September 20, 2016
31. Submit Regional Discard Requests to GPO: (Projects); ... must confirm that each title meets the first two criteria above for discard eligibility. Libraries are then required to complete a submission form or attach a CSV file to the form. In order to be able ...; Created on September 15, 2016
32. Implementing the Regional Discard Policy: Read All about It!: (Featured Articles); ... copies of record will be in geographically dispersed locations in the United States, as required by the Joint Committee on Printing. On August 2, GPO hosted a virtual discussion on Preservation Stewards, ...; Created on August 24, 2016
33. Regional Discard Policy: Informational Resources & Virtual Discussion: (News & Events); ... record will be in geographically dispersed locations in the United States, as required by the JCP. If your library may be interested in serving as a Preservation Steward or you would simply like to learn ...; Created on July 11, 2016
34. FDLP eXchange FAQ: (Projects); ... your region is recommended but not required. FDLP eXchange allows libraries to opt out of offering materials nationally and also allows libraries to set a review period for materials offered nationally. ...; Created on June 14, 2016
35. Snapshots of the FDLP (August 2000): (Mission & History); ... list of documents sent to them about six times a year. Librarians were required to check off the list, sign and return the receipt to GPO. That practice was discontinued in 1942 as a war measure. The modern ...; Created on February 23, 2016
36. Webcast: New Additions: The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) & Related Service Enhancements for FY15: (News & Events); ... knowledge required Viewers have the option to pose questions to the presenter by using the “Post” button. Visit FDLP Academy for access to FDLP educational and training resources. All are encouraged ...; Created on November 25, 2015
37. Webinar: Building a Digital Depository Collection: (News & Events); ... selection profile, and working with the Shelflist tool. Expected level of knowledge for participants: No prerequisite knowledge required, but participants are encouraged to read the All or Mostly ...; Created on August 12, 2015
38. Webinar: The U.S. Congressional Serial Set - Volumes of Congressional Oversight, Investigation, and Negotiation: (News & Events); ... work. Expected level of knowledge for participants: No prerequisite knowledge required. The webinar is free, however registration is required. Upon registering, a confirmation email will be sent ...; Created on March 05, 2015
39. DLC Virtual Meeting Recap: (Council Corner); ... libraries. Questions ranged from having the ability to discard titles beyond those authenticated FDsys collections (Answer: Not allowed in the draft policy) to what is the minimum number of copies required ...; Created on December 24, 2014
40. All or Mostly Online Federal Depository Libraries: (Guidance); ... required item numbers to select. Therefore, new selective libraries joining the FDLP can create a depository collection that is entirely comprised of online resources. Current selective libraries who have ...; Created on November 20, 2014
41. New Additions: The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications & Related Service Enhancements: (News & Events); ... and enhancements to the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications. The New Titles feature, FDLP eBooks, and GPO’s MetaLib will all be explored. Registration is required. Space is limited on a first-come, ...; Created on March 21, 2014
42. The Government Accountability Office (GAO): (Partnership Showcase); ... of Congress, required by law, or requested by an agency. While some reports may be classified, all non-classified reports are made publicly available. However, the release of the report may be delayed ...; Created on August 30, 2013
43. Federal Budget Possibilities and GPO’s Plans: (From the SupDocs); ... implement freezes on hiring, overtime, performance awards, training, travel and maintenance not required for health or safety. In addition, there may be furloughs—but only as a last resort. She described ...; Created on March 01, 2013
44. Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Implications for Federal Depository Libraries: (Projects); ... next revision to the GPO Cataloging Guidelines, currently underway. The Team also continues to comprehensively review authority records created in RDA. Exercises and data clean-up, if required, are ongoing ...; Created on October 25, 2012
45. Cataloging Record Distribution Program: (Projects); ... Requirements Since GPO pays for participating libraries to receive bibliographic records through the CRDP, these libraries are required to: Maintain CRDP point(s) of contact with both GPO and MARCIVE, ...; Created on October 24, 2012
46. Cataloging Record Distribution Program: (Active Projects); ... Cataloging (PCC), including participation in CONSER, BIBCO and NACO and catalogs records according to required standards for participating libraries. The majority of records will either be encoded as full-level ...; Created on October 24, 2012

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