Chapter 1: LSCM Organization

The FDLP Desktop serves as a centralized resource for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which disseminates U.S. Government information to the American public through libraries across the nation. Stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and progress of the Program and utilize various tools in order to enhance public services.

Libraries, log in with your institution's number and internal password to access depository-only content (e.g., order promotional materials).

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Written on Thursday, October 09, 2008
Last Updated on Tuesday, December 30, 2008

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Chapter 1: LSCM Organization
1.1 What's New
1.2 GPO's Organizational Structure
1.3 About askGPO
1.4 How to Obtain Assistance
1.5 Keeping Current with the FDLP
1.6 Tips and Lessons Learned
1.7 You Don't Have to...'
1.8 Important
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1.6 Tips, Practical Advice, and Lessons Learned

Use the Knowledge Base. As part of askGPO, it has a wealth of information on a variety of topics. Frequently asked questions and answers are organized under subject categories and subcategories. Federal Depository Libraries may be one of the first categories you search. Typical questions found in its subcategories are:

Natural Disaster questions (When should I stop depository shipments?)
Acquisitions (Will this document be distributed to depository libraries?)
Cataloging (Is this item cataloged?)
Classification (Is this the right SuDoc number?)
Depository Designation Status (Can my library become a depository?)
Depository Management (Can I obtain assistance with the biennial survey or annual selection updates?)
Digitization (What is the registry of digitization projects?)
Distribution/Shipments (How can I get assistance with a claim?)

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