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GPO & University of Memphis Libraries Digital Content Contributor Partnership: New Peace Corps Publications Added to GovInfo

December 13, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) would like to commend the University of Memphis Libraries for partnering with GPO to add historic Peace Corps publications to GovInfo.  GPO and the University of Memphis Libraries signed a Letter of Agreement in June 2023, making the Digital Content Contributor Partnership official. This latest collaboration between GPO… Read More

GPO Makes Congressionally Mandated Reports Available To The Public Ahead of Schedule

December 12, 2023
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has made Congressionally Mandated Reports available to the public on GPO’s GovInfo. GPO fulfilled this responsibility ahead of its one-year implementation deadline set by Congress. Reports are now published and available for the public to access at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/CMR. This marks the first time… Read More

Nominate Candidates for the DLC by February 1, 2024

December 11, 2023
This message has been cross-posted. Please excuse any duplication.  The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as members of the Depository Library Council. New members will serve a three-year term (June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2027). Submit your nomination (or self-nomination) by Thursday,… Read More

2023 Biennial Survey Deadline Today

December 08, 2023
Today, Friday, December 8, 2023, is the deadline to submit your 2023 Biennial Survey to GPO! It is through this mechanism that depositories fulfill their legal obligation to “report to the Superintendent of Documents at least every two years concerning their condition” (44 USC §1909). A preview of the survey questions is available on FDLP.gov Use this link to… Read More

Rockin’ Around the GovDocs Tree

December 08, 2023
  Is your library decorating for the holidays? Have you incorporated Government documents and resources into a creative display, either onsite or online? Is your library hosting any special events? You could be featured via GPO social media or FDLP.gov. Share your festive photos with us, and please include a brief description.     Read More

New Electronic Titles for November 2023

December 07, 2023
New Electronic Titles (NET) are now available for November 2023. These files are accessible from the New Titles section of the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). Read More

Print Distribution Titles List (PDT) Questionnaire Preview Available for Download

December 07, 2023
On December 6, 2023, GPO opened the Print Distribution Titles List (PDT) questionnaire to Federal depository libraries asking them to submit their requests for limited print titles on the Print Distribution Titles (PDT) list. Libraries are also able to indicate which criteria they are using for requesting priority for receiving that title. Additionally, a preview of… Read More

Submit Your Requests for Titles on the Print Distribution Title (PDT) List: Questionnaire Due 12/22/23

December 06, 2023
In the next step of the implementation of the New Limited Print Distribution Framework, GPO is asking depository libraries to submit their requests for 20- and 50-copy titles on the Print Distribution Titles List (PDT). You will also be able to indicate which criteria you are using for requesting priority for receiving that title. Unlimited titles from this list remain… Read More