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1. 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 joinin ...; Created on April 03, 2019
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
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. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. FDLP eXchange: (Projects); ... (.csv, .xlsx) and offers lists (.csv, .xlsx). Please note that the .xlsx versions of the templates have bolded column headers to indicate required fields. Users whose software does not support the.xlsx ...; Created on June 19, 2018
10. 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 wil ...; Created on May 14, 2018
11. A Short History of GPO Part 2: (Collection Tools); ... gressional legislation brought the Government Printing Office a 5-day week and reduced leave to 15 days. Another 1933 measure impacted on married couples. "As required by law in effecting reductions of person ...; Created on January 26, 2018
12. A Brief History of the FDLP: (Mission & History); ... itory 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, con ...; Created on January 26, 2018
13. A Short History of GPO Part 2: (Mission & History); ... gressional legislation brought the Government Printing Office a 5-day week and reduced leave to 15 days. Another 1933 measure impacted on married couples. "As required by law in effecting reductions of person ...; Created on November 22, 2017
14. 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
15. 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
16. Bibliographic Cataloging: Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... utes. As a participant in PCC (BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, SACO) and as a National-level Enhanced OCLC member, GPO makes changes to database records where required, but does not make changes that are NOT allo ...; Created on October 12, 2016
17. 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
18. Name Authorities: Policy Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... included 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 simul ...; Created on September 20, 2016
19. 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
20. Bibliographic Cataloging: Congressional Publications: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... class stem. In instances when 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 ...; Created on September 20, 2016
21. Bibliographic Cataloging: Microfiche: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... 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 reproductions were recorded in reproduction ...; Created on September 20, 2016
22. Bibliographic Cataloging: Overview: (GPO Cataloging Guidelines); ... ase 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 b ...; Created on September 20, 2016
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. Snapshots of the FDLP (August 2000): (Mission & History); ... lated 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 ...; Created on February 23, 2016
28. GPO’s Cataloging Data in the Cataloging Record Distribution Program: (Projects); ... cataloging record that required a change in bibliographic data for various reasons. Changed monograph records may include: Revision/change to an item number or SuDocs classification number Updated ...; Created on January 19, 2016
29. 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 encourage ...; Created on November 25, 2015
30. 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 Mostl ...; Created on August 12, 2015
31. Webinar: The U.S. Congressional Serial Set - Volumes of Congressional Oversight, Investigation, and Negotiation: (News & Events); ... e 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 se ...; Created on March 05, 2015
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Implications for Federal Depository Libraries: (Projects); ... he 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 ongo ...; Created on October 25, 2012
38. 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
39. MetaLib: (Instructions); ... ere to the initial resource list, since they were free public Federal Government resources and required minimal work to include. GPO has released MetaLib with 53 seed resources from a variety of Federal agenc ...; Created on October 15, 2012
40. Weeding a Depository Collection: (Guidance); ... are not required to dispose of superseded materials if they do not wish to do so. Supersession Criteria Materials may be superseded at any time if they meet the following criteria. In determining th ...; Created on October 15, 2012
41. Shipping Lists: (Guidance); ... items. Claims Claims should be made promptly (within 60 days) for any missing material. You can check Shipping Lists This Week to see which shipping lists are en route. You are not required to retain ...; Created on October 15, 2012
42. Item Number System: (Guidance); ... important reasons to consider including them in a library’s selection profile. See Amending Your Library's Selection Profile for more information. Previously Required Item Numbers Historically, G ...; Created on October 15, 2012
43. Depository Collection and Development: (Guidance); ... issued for strictly administrative or operational purposes which have no public interest or educational value. GPO also excludes 'cooperative' publications; agencies required to be self-sustaining mu ...; Created on October 15, 2012
44. Bibliographic Control: (Guidance); ... cataloging to increase visibility and usage. Piece level accounting of depository publications has always been required of depository libraries. Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federa ...; Created on October 15, 2012
45. Indiana University Kokomo Library: (Depository Library Spotlight); ... challenges. The library has a large open space with low shelving and a main table top, very thin display case. This constraint required the selection of items that fit into the small space and whose titles ...; Created on October 02, 2012
46. MetaLib: Enhancing Discovery: (Featured Articles); ... accessible resources, no authentication is required of users. For all users, MetaLib offers the ability to search Federal Government databases simultaneously on a plethora of topics. It is now possible ...; Created on November 01, 2011

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