Invitation to FDLP Virtual Meeting

  • Last Updated: January 31, 2022
  • Published: January 31, 2022

In 2022, the microfiche format is being phased out of FDLP distribution. Regional depository libraries, who are responsible for managing tangible resources, may face space challenges with the paper format after microfiche ceases. To assist regional depositories, LSCM has expanded upon existing policies and procedures, which includes rolling out a National Collection Service Area framework. Regional depositories were given an overview of these changes in mid-January of 2022.

This is an invitation for all depositories to an overview of upcoming changes and an introduction to the National Collection Service Area framework.

Four virtual meetings will be held to review changes, one for each National Collection Service Area. Please identify your National Collection Service Area in the chart below. Both regional and selective depository library staff are strongly encouraged to attend the virtual meeting for your corresponding service area. If you are unable to attend your service area’s meeting, please attend any other meeting that fits your schedule.

National Collection Service Areas:

West Midwest South Northeast
Alaska Illinois Alabama Connecticut
Arizona Indiana Arkansas Delaware
California Iowa Florida District of Columbia
Colorado Kansas Georgia Maine
Federated States
of Micronesia
Michigan Kentucky Maryland
Guam Minnesota Louisiana Massachusetts
Hawaii Missouri Mississippi New Hampshire
Idaho Nebraska North Carolina New Jersey
Montana North Dakota Oklahoma New York
Nevada Ohio Puerto Rico Pennsylvania
New Mexico South Dakota South Carolina Rhode Island
Oregon Wisconsin Tennessee Vermont
Utah   Texas  
Washington   U.S. Virgin Islands  
Wyoming   Virginia  
    West Virginia  

Virtual meeting information:

  • Northeast service area
    • Wednesday, February 23, 2022
    • 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (EST)
    • Register
  • South service area
    • Wednesday, February 23, 2022
    • 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (EST)
    • Register
  • West service area
    • Thursday, February 24, 2022
    • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
    • Register
  • Midwest service area
    • Friday, February 25, 2022
    • 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (EST)
    • Register

Registration confirmation information:
Upon registering, a confirmation email from [email protected] will be sent with instructions for joining the webinar. To ensure delivery of that email, configure your junk mail or spam filter(s) to permit messages from that address. GPO staff will also email your access information the day before the webinar. If you do not receive your login information, please email [email protected].

Prior to the webinar:
For those participating via a desktop or laptop computer (preferred method), a WebEx plug-in must be installed (one-time only). Download instructions. Some features will not be available for users participating with a tablet or smartphone. Devices need to have a WebEx app installed from the device’s app store, which may take time. After installation, the app will ask for you to Allow or Deny permissions.

If you have any questions about identifying your National Collection Service Area or registering for the virtual meeting, please contact us through askGPO.