Mail Managers' Resource Guide - Publications

The 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
1813 Shepherd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011-5398
Telephone: (800) 424-2908
Email: mailer@pasha.com

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
10205 W. College Street
Liberty, MO 64068-3733
Telephone: (816) 781-1111
Email: ipmainfo@ipma.org

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
Gold Key Box 2425
Milford, PA 18337-9607
Telephone: (607) 746-7600

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
2424 American Lane
Madison, WI 53704-3102
Telephone: (608) 241-8777

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)
Cost: $299.00 The Complete Postal Library (Annual Subscription - Single User)
Cost: $798.00 The Complete Postal Library (Annual Subscription - Single User Plus 70 lb. Official Postal Scale!)
Available from:

Window Book Inc
300 Franklin Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3781
Telephone: (800) 370-2410
Window Book Inc website (a nongovernment website)

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. 

7.  Mailing Systems Technology

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:

MailPro
National Customer Support Center
Us Postal Service
6060 Primacy Pkwy Ste 101
Memphis Tn 38188-0001
Fax: 901-681-4521
Email: mncsc@usps.com 

View back issues of MailPro, as well as Mailers Companion and Memo to Mailers.

2.  DMM Advisory

DMM®Advisory is an electronic message board to keep those who have a shared connection in mail updated and informed on important issues. When Pricing and Classification needs to communicate a subject of interest to mailers, ranging from general to product specific information, we use the DMM®Advisory to keep you informed. You will find this information useful, and an excellent supplement to MailPro. Archived issues can be viewed at pe.usps.com.

To receive the DMM®Advisory, send an email to DMMAdvisory@usps.com. Simply indicate "subscribe" in the subject line.
 
3.  Postal Explorer Web Site
The Postal Explorer Web site is an important source of USPS business mailer information. It provides free access to the following publications and tools:

• Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)
• International Mail Manual (IMM)
• Pub. 51, International Rates and Fees
• Quick Service Guides
• Retail Rate Calculator (domestic and international)
• Business Rate Calculator
• Postal Zone Charts
• Notice 123, Ratefold
• Customer Support Rulings
• Pub. 28, Postal Addressing Standards
• Pub. 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility
• An Introduction to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations
• Pub 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail

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.

USPS publications that are paid subscriptions

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:

Postal Bulletin
U.S. Postal Service
1735 N Lynn Street RM 3011
Arlington VA  22209-6032
(703) 292-3557

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.

Available at no charge on the Postal Explorer website.

3.  International Mail Manual (IMM)

Published once a year, contains rates, prohibitions, restrictions and information on mail services to foreign countries. A center mailing to foreign destinations should have this publication. Cost $21.00 annually. GPO and credit card orders may be faxed to (202) 512-2233.

Available at no charge on the Postal Explorer website.