In an effort to strengthen security and re-emphasize depository responsibilities in using this important service, STAT-USA, with assistance from LSCM, will assign new passwords.

The assignment of new passwords is expected to occur during the second full week of January, 2009. This change should be seamless and Depository libraries should expect a minimum of downtime in accessing the service. The new passwords will be e-mailed from STAT-USA to the depository coordinator based upon the record in the Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD).

All depository libraries are asked to review and update their contact information, paying particular attention to email addresses, in the Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD) to ensure efficient distribution of new passwords. You are asked to review this information and update it by January 9, 2009. Questions concerning this action may be directed to askGPO using the category of Federal Depository Libraries and sub-category of passwords.

In 2001, STAT-USA® and the Government Printing Office (GPO), under a written agreement, partnered to provide Federal Depository Libraries with complimentary access to the STAT-USA signature online service, STAT-USA®/Internet™. In 2003, access to USA Trade® Online was included in the data offering. Access is provided for two single-designated workstations within each library using IP-authentication or passwords. If your depository has IP authenticated access, this action does not apply to you. However, those using passwords to access STAT-USA must comply.

STAT-USA/Internet, a product of STAT-USA within the Department of Commerce, is an extensive collection of U.S. economic and financial data, international trade statistics, and market research reports. STAT-USA/Internet combines information from over 35 different federal agencies and trusted private sources to create this expansive database with over 290,000 reports. For ease of use, it is divided into two main areas: State of the Nation (SOTN) and GLOBUS & NTDB.

USA Trade Online is collaboration between STAT-USA and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division, USA Trade Online is the official source for U.S. Export and Import Statistics. USA Trade Online features current and historical export and import data on more than 18,000 export commodities and 24,000 import commodities worldwide.

Depository libraries may access USA Trade Online by using the same ID and password that is used for STAT-USA/Internet. If not previously submitted, depository libraries may be asked to register for STAT-USA/Internet and USA Trade Online by submitting the account validation form and agreeing to the terms of use. The user must be in the library to access the database, and libraries must protect the user ID and password. USA Trade Online is only accessible from two workstations within the depository. Libraries that have purchased site licenses for STAT-USA/Internet but not USA Trade Online may still use the depository user ID and password for access to USA Trade Online, as long as they observe the usage restrictions for depository use for the database.