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1. FDLP Shipments Resuming: Boxes Are In Transit Throughout the Country: (News & Events); GPO recently announced the temporary halting of the processing and mailing of new FDLP shipments amid a reorganization of backlogged shipments due to the pandemic. Since this effort began on February 1, ...; Created on February 05, 2021
2. New FDLP Shipments Temporary Halted: (News & Events); ***Please share with staff who process FDLP shipments.*** The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is temporarily halting the processing and mailing of new FDLP shipments for approximately two weeks, ...; Created on February 01, 2021
3. FDLP Shipments: Updates and FAQ: (News & Events); FDLP Microfiche shipments will resume today, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 for libraries that have elected to resume their shipments via the Library Reopening Form. Microfiche will be included in your library’s ...; Created on September 08, 2020
4. FDLP Shipments: Information & FAQ: (News & Events); FDLP shipments have resumed for Federal depository libraries that have elected to resume their shipments via the Library Reopening Form. This process began the week of July 6, 2020. It is important to ...; Created on September 01, 2020
5. FDLP Shipments Resuming: FAQs: (News & Events); GPO is resuming paper, microfiche, and map shipments the week of July 6, 2020 for libraries that have submitted the Reopening Notification form. Read GPO’s list of frequently asked questions related to ...; Created on July 01, 2020
6. FDLP Shipments & Claims Held; Online Resources Continue to be Updated: (News & Events); GPO is continuing to hold FDLP shipments and claims in the wake of library closures; however, you and your patrons still have access to updated, digital U.S. Government information. Here are some great ...; Created on April 14, 2020
7. FDLP Shipments: Suspension Extended: (News & Events); Due to the high volume of libraries that are closed or have limited ability to accept deliveries, GPO temporarily suspended depository shipments to libraries on March 17, 2020 with the plan to reevaluate ...; Created on March 31, 2020
8. FDLP Shipments Temporarily Suspended: (News & Events); ... GPO is temporarily suspending depository shipments to libraries. Depository boxes of paper and electronic media, as well as microfiche, will be held at GPO until further notice. GPO will reevaluate the ...; Created on March 17, 2020
9. GPO’s Distribution Facility Switches to Recycled Paper for FDLP Shipments to Depositories: (News & Events); Effective March 1, 2019, FDLP boxes distributed from GPO’s Distribution Facility in Laurel, Maryland will use only paper made from 100% recycled material for box packing. Plastic bubble wrap will no longer ...; Created on March 01, 2019
10. Federal Depository Libraries and Hurricane Harvey: Suspension of Shipments and Recovery Efforts: (News & Events); ... libraries recover in any way that we can. Effective immediately, FDLP shipments from GPO are suspended for depository libraries in those ZIP codes where the U.S. Postal Service or UPS has suspended mail ...; Created on August 31, 2017
11. Claiming Shipments Post-Government Shutdown: (News & Events); This is a quick reminder that given GPO’s recent interruption in service, shipments may arrive out of sequence. GPO has received a higher volume of claims than usual that are later canceled. Please check ...; Created on October 23, 2013
12. Processing Depository Shipments: (Guidance); Proper processing of depository shipments is essential to the management of a depository collection. Explanation of Depository Shipments There are four major types of depository shipments. ...; Created on October 15, 2012
13. Separate Shipments for CFR, FR, & CR: (News & Events); In May, 2009, GPO started distributing paper editions of Federal Register, Congressional Record, and Code of Federal Regulations as separates rather than including them in the regular depository shipment ...; Created on June 23, 2009
14. Actions to Resolve Issues Concerning Depository Shipments: (News & Events); The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) regrets the inconvenience caused by recent distribution problems with depository library shipments. After a thorough review of depository shipment operations, ...; Created on August 22, 2007
15. FDLP Distribution Updates: (News & Events); ... Status form to alert GPO of their current operating status. Libraries that have not yet resumed shipments are encouraged to contact GPO staff regarding their situation. ***Important: If your library ...; Created on September 13, 2021
16. Special Selection Offer: COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season: (News & Events); ... will be sent when your library’s shipments resume. To report your library’s operating status to GPO, please use the Federal Depository Library Operating Status form. Libraries selecting item number 0520-E-02 ...; Created on July 07, 2021
17. FDLP Distribution Updates: (News & Events); ... will need to expend printing money or risk losing it. Further, as GPO’s Plant is also resuming normal services, it has been steadily working through their backlog of print jobs. Libraries can expect shipments ...; Created on July 06, 2021
18. Depository Distribution & Important Updates for Libraries: (News & Events); ... working days. These safety precautions caused a delay in the processing and distribution of publications. Libraries that have resumed shipments can expect an increase in shipments during the next few ...; Created on June 16, 2021
19. COVID-19 Best Practices & Lessons Learned for FDLP Libraries: (Promotion); ... The slower depository shipments were actually a relief this semester. We are down a lot of employees, which means I have more responsibilities and less time available for processing. Business as usual ...; Created on May 18, 2021
20. FDLP COVID Support Services: (Academy Webinars); ... (COVID-19) pandemic. Join GPO staff for this webinar, and learn about these various services, including alterations to FDLP shipments and claims, educational offerings, guidance for materials handling ...; Created on March 31, 2021
21. Claims Available for Regular Shipping Lists 2020-0193-P Forward: (News & Events); GPO’s FDLP Distribution Facility has been holding claims copies for FDLP material since March 2020. As most Federal depository libraries have now resumed their shipments, and due to space restrictions ...; Created on March 10, 2021
22. Webinar: FDLP COVID Support Services: (News & Events); ... with support services related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Join GPO staff for this webinar, and learn about these various services, including alterations to FDLP shipments and claims, educational ...; Created on March 08, 2021
23. File All Claims Through askGPO Starting February 26, 2021: (News & Events); Please forward to library staff that process FDLP shipments or file claims. GPO will be closing the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. email address as of February 26, 2021. All claims should now be submitted ...; Created on February 17, 2021
24. FDLP Claims Information and Special Instructions for Separates Content: (News & Events); ***Please share with staff who work with processing FDLP shipments.*** Important information regarding Claims and Separates: The normal 60-day claims window has been suspended until further notice. ...; Created on February 11, 2021
25. FDLP Claims Information and Special Instructions for Separates Content: (Promotion); Important information regarding Claims and Separates: The normal 60-day claims window has been suspended until further notice, due to the COVID-19 backlog of FDLP shipments. Claims may only be made ...; Created on February 11, 2021
26. FDLP Distribution: Updates and Information: (News & Events); GPO is holding a high volume of material for libraries who are not yet receiving FDLP shipments. While GPO is committed to holding shipments for libraries in need, workflows are impacted at GPO’s Distribution ...; Created on January 15, 2021
27. Cessation of Documents Data Miner 2 (DDM2): (News & Events); ... end of December 2020. Documents Data Miner 3 (DDM3) will continue until April, 2021. Libraries that use DDM2 features to process shipments, identify catalog records, or work with their item selection ...; Created on December 23, 2020
28. FDLP Distribution and COVID-19: Updates and Information: (News & Events); ... are some updates to note: If your library needs to make a change to its operating status, please completethe Notification Form. This form triggers GPO staff to begin or halt shipments. If your operating ...; Created on December 16, 2020
29. National Debate Topic for High Schools, 2020-2021: (News & Events); ... basis. Libraries can request the publication even if they are not yet open, and the publication will be sent when your library’s shipments resume. To report or change your library’s operating status, ...; Created on December 09, 2020
30. 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
31. Special Selection Offer: Your Guide to the 2020 Census (Braille): (News & Events); ... that item number. Libraries can request the publication even if they are not yet open, and the publication will be sent when your library’s shipments resume. To report your library’s operating status ...; Created on October 27, 2020
32. FDLP Distribution Impacted by Ongoing COVID-19 Measures: (News & Events); Libraries may notice a delay in receiving shipment boxes after notifying GPO of their ability to receive shipments. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, GPO’s Depository Distribution unit is working shortened ...; Created on October 22, 2020
33. Special Selection Offer: American Armies and Battlefields in Europe, World War II: (News & Events); ... there are no current plans to distribute volume 2 in softcover. Libraries can request the publication even if they are not yet open, and the publication will be sent when your library’s shipments resume. ...; Created on October 05, 2020
34. Virtual Poster Presentations: (DLC Meeting and Conference); ... summer. For a certain time there was a delay in granting remote access to this server environment to other library staff and the Library was unable to receive physical shipments, so there was no physical ...; Created on October 02, 2020
35. New Shipping List Features Available: (News & Events); ... require processing and weeding lists that require review. You may want to consider the following: Shipments issued since mid-March consist largely of daily Congressional Records, daily Federal Registers, ...; Created on August 24, 2020
36. Special Selection Offer: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19: (News & Events); ... request to receive the publication. Libraries can request the publication even if they are not yet open, and the publication will be sent when your library’s shipments resume. To report your library’s ...; Created on June 29, 2020
37. Reminder - Important Call to Action: Notify GPO as Your Library Reopens: (News & Events); Please notify GPO using this form as your library begins to reopen and change operating statuses due to COVID-19. GPO staff members are tracking this information for the purposes of resuming shipments ...; Created on June 18, 2020
38. Important Call to Action: Notify GPO as Your Library Reopens: (News & Events); Please notify GPO using this form as your library begins to reopen and change operating statuses due to COVID-19. GPO staff members are tracking this information for the purposes of resuming shipments ...; Created on May 14, 2020
39. Letter to Regional Coordinators: Library Reopenings: (News & Events); ... support libraries. Also coming soon: An announcement for all depository libraries to notify LSCM when they will be reopening and ready to receive depository shipments. A June 10 virtual meeting ...; Created on May 13, 2020
40. FDLP Claims: Materials Being Held at GPO Distribution Facility: (News & Events); On March 31, 2020, GPO announced that FDLP shipments are continuing to be held until further notice in light of the nationwide library closures related to COVID-19. Depository libraries that file claims ...; Created on April 03, 2020
41. COVID-19 Resources for Federal Depository Librarians & Patrons: (News & Events); ... for Federal Depository Libraries: March 9, 2020: Guidance for FDLs March 13, 2020: Additional Guidance for FDLs March 17, 2020: FDLP Shipments Temporarily Suspended March 17, 2020: Temporary Closures ...; Created on March 19, 2020
42. FDLP eXchange Review Periods Increased: (News & Events); ... libraries: COVID-19 Guidance for Federal Depository Libraries: March 9, 2020 Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Federal Depository Libraries: March 13, 2020 FDLP Shipments Temporarily Suspended: ...; Created on March 17, 2020
43. Temporary Closures and Changing Library Operations Due to COVID-19: (News & Events); GPO extends our thanks to all the libraries that have been alerting GPO about temporary changes in their library operations and access. Due to the heavy volume of email, we are not able to respond to individual ...; Created on March 17, 2020
44. The Library Services & Content Management FY 2019 Year in Review: (News & Events); ... Platform for the CGP Cataloging Guidelines FDLP Metrics Cataloging Record Distribution Program Regional Discard FDLP Web Services Green FDLP Shipments Catalog Records on GitHub The FY ...; Created on December 16, 2019
45. Federal Depository Libraries in the Paths of Tornadoes and Storms: (News & Events); ... of libraries in areas that are affected by these disasters and are monitoring any closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, we will contact them to offer any assistance we can ...; Created on May 30, 2019
46. Flooding & Midwest Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... impacted. We are keeping track of libraries in the affected areas and monitoring closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, we will contact them to offer any assistance we can ...; Created on March 19, 2019
47. Tornadoes and Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... and personnel impacted by these unimaginable situations. We are keeping track of libraries in areas that are affected and monitoring closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, ...; Created on March 04, 2019
48. Snow Storms in the Southeast & Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... We are keeping track of libraries in the affected areas and monitoring closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, we will contact them to offer any assistance we can provide. In ...; Created on December 11, 2018
49. Earthquake & Alaska Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... We are keeping track of libraries in the affected areas and monitoring closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, we will contact them to offer any assistance we can provide. In ...; Created on December 03, 2018
50. Wildfires & Federal Depository Libraries: (News & Events); ... by these unimaginable situations. We are keeping track of libraries in areas that are affected and monitoring closings so that shipments can be suspended. Once libraries reopen, we will contact them to ...; Created on November 13, 2018

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