Cataloging Record Distribution Program records are those created through GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I). About GPO Cataloging GPO cataloging data consists of MARC records for U.S. Government publications published by all three branches of the Federal Government, including: Books (print and online versions) Serials Maps Websites E-books Microfiche Audiovisual materials These materi...

View Federal depository libraries' spooky halloween displays from previous years. ...

Each October, Federal depositories across the Nation add a little spookiness to their libraries with festive displays. Below is a sampling of the many ways in which depository libraries have “frightened” up their spaces. 2022 Halloween Displays University of South Alabama’s M...

Thank you for making the 2023 Federal Depository Library Conference a success. During the three-day event, attendees: Kicked off the event with the FDLP Preconference: Updates from GPO, on October 12, 2023. Enjoyed welcoming remarks from GPO’s Director Hugh Halpern, Superintendent of Documents Scott Matheson, and Depository Library Council Chair Jen Kirk. Enjoyed a Keynote Address from Ms. Allison Baker, Economic and Policy Advisor, Wireline Competition Bure...

GPO’s Library Services & Content Management is are gathering stories, testimonials, and short videos about the importance, value, and vital nature of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and Government information. Examples might include: Reference success stories Illustrations of a time when Government information helped a member of your community Testimonials received from patrons Any words you have to say about the importance of the FDLP ...

Each December, Federal depository libraries across the Nation celebrate the holidays with beautiful displays and decorations for their patrons to enjoy. Below is a sampling of the many festive ways in which depository libraries have brightened up their spaces. December 2022 ...

The FDLP Coordinator Certificate Program (CCP) is on hold as GPO transitions the FDLP framework to a digital model. Registration for future iterations of the FDLP Coordinator Certificate Program will be announced via FDLP News once content is updated to reflect the new program model. In the meantime, recorded webcasts derived from the CCP curriculum are available via the FDLP Depository Operations Training Series. This series consists of 8 video recordings...

FDLP events are designed to highlight Federal information products and services, offer continuing education opportunities, address issues related to the FDLP, share ideas, and provide networking opportunities for the Federal depository community. Events are announced via FDLP News and Events. View upcoming events on the FDLP Events Calendar. View recording archives of past virtual FDLP events. View transcripts, photographs, and pro...

The Midwest National Collection Service Area (NCSA) is one of four areas in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) that was established to ensure geographically dispersed permanent public access to Federal Government information products, to receive services from the Government Publishing Office, and to facilitate collaboration between and among Federal depository libraries. About the Midwest NCSA This twelve-state area has 288 Federal ...

The South National Collection Service Area (NCSA) is one of four areas in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) that was established to ensure geographically dispersed permanent public access to Federal Government information products, to receive services from the Government Publishing Office, and to facilitate collaboration between and among Federal depository libraries About the South NCSA This fourteen-state and two-territory area h...