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Mail Managers' Resource Guide - PublicationsThe following list of publications will keep federal agency mail employees to updated with news and current changes occurring in the mailing industry. Private Sector Subscription Publications 1. Business Mailers Review Published every two weeks. Good resources to alert businesses about pending legislative or regulatory changes that could affect mail costs or services. Cost: $377.00 annually. To subscribe contact: Business Mailers Review 2. Insight Published quarterly by the International Publishing Management Association (IPMA). This publication is a membership benefit to IPMA members only. For more information contact: IPMA Published nine times annually, this magazine provides diverse postal related topics covering upcoming postal events, personnel initiatives, USPS automation efforts, Internet enhancements of the work environment, and much more. It also contains a comprehensive resource section. The Journal Of Communication Distribution 4. Mailing and Systems Technology (MAST) Published bi-monthly, this publication contains a multitude of diverse postal related subjects from purchasing products, services, and equipment, to support operations and mail service providers. The subscription is free to U.S. residents: Rb Publishing Co 5. Complete Postal Library The complete postal library provides you with the complete text of the USPS domestic mail manual and international mail manual with integrated bi-weekly postal bulletin updates, instantly accessible from your IBM-compatible PC. Get timely answers to any question about rules, rates, regulations and preparation requirements for domestic or international mail. Updating your library with postal bulletin changes is as simple as pressing the Internet update button. Stay up-to-date with all postal rules, rates, and regulations: Cost: $ 59.00 The Complete Postal Library (Single Issue) Window Book Inc 6. Parcel Shipping & Distribution This valuable publication helps improve parcel operations and keep costs under control. It provides useful insights from experts regarding the entire shipping and distribution process. This publication offers state-of-the-industry information on all facets of mail center operations. It provides critical information about current production demands and industry trends. It is a great source of information in the mailing industry. For a free subscription log on to: Mailing Systems Tecnology website (a nongovernment website) The following list identifies sources for additional postal information. There is no cost for the Mailers Companion and Memo to Mailers. Minimal costs are associated with the other publications listed. No cost USPS Publications 1. MailPro MailPro is a free bimonthly publication for mailing professionals. It contains information on current Postal Service programs and services, rates and classification, mailing success stories and industry news. MailPro replaced Mailers Companion and Memo to Mailers January 2007. To request MailPro or to change your mailing address, mail (include current mailing label), fax or e-mail your name, title, company name, complete delivery address and daytime phone number to:
The DMM and IMM contain all regulatory information on domestic and international mail services, rates, and conditions governing use of the services. These are a "must have" for every mailer.
1. Postal Bulletin Published biweekly, it contains the latest official changes to the DMM, IMM or any regulations relating to USPS matters. Annual cost $163.00. International subscription: $228.00 annually. For more information: 2. Domestic Mail Manual Published once a year, it contains rates, mailing standards, and eligibility for domestic mailing services. Order online, credit card orders may be faxed to (202) 512-2233. 3. International Mail Manual (IMM)
Last Reviewed 10/9/2008
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