GSA's Office of Citizen Services assists federal agencies in the development, promotion, and distribution of helpful consumer publications. Through the Office of Citizen Services, an innovative cooperative publishing program encourages the federal government and the private sector — including foundations, trade associations and individual companies — to collaborate and create timely consumer publications.
Advantages to cooperative publishing include:
Pooling available resources (staff time, expertise, and budget);
Combining business and government views and experience on topics of mutual interest;
Expanding distribution and recognition through an increased number of media outlets
Building an educated consumer/customer base;
Engaging in a positive partnership with your federal/ private sector counterpart;
Building consumer confidence in your company, trade association or agency.
The Federal Citizen Information Center actively seeks opportunities for government/industry collaboration and helps agencies identify appropriate and interested corporate partners.
Criteria for cooperative publications:
Receive the endorsement of the appropriate federal agency;
Clearly indicate that it is a joint government / industry effort;
Be an unbiased, objective presentation with clear labeling of industry and government positions whenever present;
Be free of advertising or promotional messages;
Give permission for reprinting by educational and nonprofit groups
Private Sector Publication Partners:
AARP
American Council on Education
Alliance to Save Energy
America’s Health & Insurance Plans
Bridgestone Firestone
Century Council
Electrical Safety Foundation
Metropolitan Life
Microsoft
Missouri Insurance Education Foundation
Mortgage Insurance Companies of America
Montana State University Extension Service
National Association of Securities Dealers
National Consumers League
National Crime Prevention Council
National Cyber Security Alliance
National Pharmaceutical Council
Prudential Insurance Co.
Securities Investor Protection Corporation
Soap & Detergent Association
Sprint
Toy Industry Association
Wells Fargo
If you have any questions or need additional information, call 202-501-1794.