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The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern presented GPO’s FY 2027 appropriations request before the U.S. House and U.S. Senate Subcommittees on Legislative Branch Appropriations this spring.Director Halpern requested appropriations in the amount of $132,000,000, an amount equal to GPO’s FY 2026 appropriation. GPO operates as a business,… Read More

GPO’s Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) annually releases its Year in Review, which highlights LSCM's major accomplishments over the previous fiscal year.The FY 2025 LSCM Year in Review is now available. In this edition, topics covered include:askGPOBiennial Survey of Federal Depository LibrariesCollaborations with GPOCongressional OutreachCongressional… Read More

The LSCM Map Cataloging Webcast Series is now available for viewing.In this webcast series, Metadata and Collection Services (MCS) staff explore map cataloging at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by sharing our local practices, reviewing the description standards we apply, and examining the unique elements of cartographic material like projection, coordinates,… Read More

This message is being posted on behalf of the Indiana State Library.The Indiana State Library will host its Government Information Day conference on May 15, 2026, a free, one-day hybrid conference that promotes Federal, State, and local Government information and resources. The event offers a great learning opportunity for librarians, library staff, information… Read More

National Library Week (NLW) is celebrated later this month, April 19 – 25, 2026. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) wants to showcase Federal depository libraries nationwide and the important work you do every day.Share a photo of you and your colleagues at your library, and you could be featured on FDLP.gov and GPO social media.Download this NLW image to share… Read More

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National Library Week (NLW) is April 19 – 25, 2026. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) wants to showcase Federal depository libraries nationwide and the important work you do every day.Share a photo of you and your colleagues at your library, and you could be featured on FDLP.gov and GPO social media.Download this NLW image to share on… Read More

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern named Ravinder Birdi as the Agency’s Managing Director of Government Integrated Print Services (GIPS). As Managing Director of GIPS, Birdi is responsible for leading the team that produces and publishes essential Government documents such as the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Code of Federal… Read More

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s founding, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is excited to assist FDLP libraries with America250 resources and showcase your activities and libraries.GPO is developing a gallery of celebratory plans and photos for FDLP.gov to share ideas and inspiration across our community network. In addition, we would… Read More

The deadline is approaching to volunteer to serve on the Steering Committees of your National Collection Service Area (NCSA). Steering Committees foster discussion, collaboration, and help shape guidance and services for the depository libraries within their respective NCSA. If you are interested in serving, please complete this form by March 15, 2026. Those of you who… Read More