Date:Tue, 9 May 2006 16:00:15 -0400
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Subject:Nominate the 2006 FDL of the Year - Deadline Extended to July 1,
2006
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What Is The Award?
The Federal Depository Library of the Year Award provides special
recognition for a library that furthers the goal of the Federal Depository
Library Program by ensuring that the American public has free access to its
Government's information through:
Outstanding service to meet the Federal government information needs in the
library's service area
Creativity and innovation in developing specific community programs for use
of Federal government information or a dramatic increase in their
community's usage of Federal government information
Leadership in creating public service programs that can be emulated by other
Federal Depository Libraries
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What Are The Benefits Of Winning? Here's what a past winner had to say:
The receipt of the 2005 Federal Library of the Year Award was a great honor
for the New Mexico State Library. The designation brought the Federal
Depository Library to the attention of the New Mexico Congressional
delegation, the Governor of the State of New Mexico, libraries statewide, as
well as local citizens and dignitaries. Most importantly, it gave a sense of
pride and well deserved recognition to staff on all levels who worked to
build the foundation for the award. We anticipate that the boost in staff
morale will last for years to come. We heartily recommend that libraries
with creative initiatives or significant accomplishments step forward. The
rewards for your library, your staff and your community will be unlimited.
Laurie Canepa, Federal Documents Librarian, New Mexico State Library
2005 Federal Depository Library of the Year
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The winner will be announced at an award ceremony during the fall 2006
Depository Library Conference and meeting of the Depository Library Council.
The conference will be held in Washington, DC from October 22-25, 2006. GPO
will provide travel to and lodging during the Conference for the depository
coordinator and library director from the winning library.
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How Do I Nominate A Library?
You are invited to nominate any Federal Depository Library, regardless of
its size or type. To apply, go to:
<http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/fdlofyear/application.html>
The nomination deadline for the 2006 Federal Depository Library of the Year
Award is July 1, 2006.
(Past winners, libraries of current Depository Library Council members, and
libraries on probation are ineligible for consideration.)
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If you have questions or comments, please use the GPO online help
service at:
http://gpo.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/gpo.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php
To ensure that your question is routed to the correct area, please
choose the category "Federal Depository Libraries" and the appropriate
subcategory, if any.
You may also contact the GPO Customer Contact Center at 866-512-1800
(Toll-free), or at 202-512-1800 (DC Metropolitan Area), Monday through
Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., EST.
GPO Customer Contact Center
