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Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) is discontinuing the use of the phrase “fugitive documents.” It will be replaced with “unreported publications” and the definition is:Public information products that are not discoverable through the Government Publishing Office's Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)When this new definition was presented at the Fall… Read More

The U.S. Government Publishing Office is continuing its effort to update the statutory authority governing the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In July 2020, Director Halpern submitted proposals for legislative change, which provide much needed flexibility and allow for more modern operations, to both the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the… Read More

The U.S. Government Publishing Office is continuing its effort to update the statutory authority governing the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In July 2020, Director Halpern submitted proposals for legislative change to both the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the Committee on House Administration.Among the proposals are three new, and seven… Read More

GPO’s System of Online Access | Collection Development Plan has been updated and is now available on FDLP.gov. The collection development plan is revised annually to reflect content added to govinfo in the preceding fiscal year, in-process titles, and current priorities. The FDLP community is invited to contribute to GPO’s efforts to expand coverage of the National… Read More

Do you struggle to promote Government information on your library web pages? GPO is here to help. In the recent webinar, “Promoting Government Information and Your FDLP Collection on Your Website,” GPO staff members review FDLP requirements for promoting the FDLP collection and address best practices for ensuring your users can find and make use of Government information… Read More

As the 2020 roller coaster ride continues, libraries across the Nation are all in different stages of operation and facing different challenges. This can make it difficult to reach patrons with the Government content they need. Your library’s website and social media accounts are great vehicles to bring Government information to your patrons. Here are a few ideas for… Read More

While many of us are working from home, it’s the perfect time to tidy up web pages and make sure references to Government websites are up-to-date. Please check your library websites or guides, and edit references and links to any out-of-date resources, such as: Updating Government Websites/Links Out-of-Date Up-to-Date U.S… Read More

Does your library’s website have a Government documents landing page? A Government documents landing page is a great place to: Inform your patrons about what it means to be a Federal depository library, the size and scope of your collection, and how long you’ve been in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Give a little background on the FDLP. Explain… Read More

In March, GPO increased the review periods in FDLP eXchange to ease the burden on regional and selective depository libraries and to prevent libraries from missing opportunities to obtain depository materials they need to serve their users during quarantine. Regional review period: 180 days Selective review period: 90 days These review periods will continue… Read More

We’ve heard from library staff who are working remotely that many of you are taking care of tasks and projects that may have fallen by the wayside when life is in its normal, chaotic state. One of those tasks is reviewing your library’s website to see what could be refreshed and what language could be improved. All library web pages should be reviewed for information… Read More