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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 Please check your library websites or guides, and edit references and links to any out-of-date resources, such as: Updating Government Websites/Links Out-of-Date Up-to-Date U.S… Read More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

The FDLP network has many resources available to support your library. If you are evaluating additional virtual services for your community or are updating web pages or guides, consider the many resources offered by depositories in your state or region, and use and reference those helpful to your library. Explore the following when creating or updating resources for… Read More

The FDLP Academy has an enriching line-up of webinars and webcasts planned over the next several months. At the same time, we understand that circumstances at the institutions of our presenters are also constantly changing. The Academy team is working with all of our presenters, and we will continue to update the FDLP community with any changes or additions to programming… Read More

What is happening right now in the news that patrons can learn more about by using U.S. Government information? Are you working with the folks that produce your library’s social media content to feature U.S. Government information and FDLP resources? Think about current events, holidays, and commemorations. Engaging your library’s social media audience is a great way to… Read More

GPO staff members often get questions about what FDLP websites and resources to link to on their library web pages. The primary resources we suggest are: GovInfo FDLP Basic Collection USA.gov Many library websites also link to the FDLP.gov homepage, but because the primary audience of FDLP.gov is FDLP librarians and staff, linking to the homepage is not the… Read More

GPO recently distributed the Congressional hearing, The Impeachment Inquiry into President Donald J. Trump: Constitutional Grounds for Presidential Impeachment. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 1020-A can request to receive the publication.Cataloging and distribution information:Title: The impeachment… Read More

GPO recently distributed the publication Oversight of the Report on the Investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential Election. This publication is now being offered as a Special Selection Offer. Libraries not selecting item number 1020-A can request to receive the publication.Cataloging and distribution information:Title: Oversight of the report on the… Read More