To our Federal depository library community readers: This issue of the FDLP Connection newsletter will be our last. We’ve enjoyed bringing the Connection to you for the last seven years.
The 2018 Federal Depository Library Conference is drawing near! This annual fall event will once again be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Arlington, VA from Monday, October 22 – Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
On July 10, 2018, GPO’s Digital Preservation Librarian, Jessica Tieman, and Mary Moulton, Digital Librarian at the Department of Transportation’s National Transportation Library, hosted an FDLP Academy webinar on the topic of Trustworthy Digital Repositories.
In 2017, the U.S. Government Publishing Office launched FDLP LibGuides, a site that includes guides created by LSCM staff and by the FDLP community.
GPO Program Updates
Registration is now open for the 2018 New Depository Librarian’s Institute. Learn more. Register by Oct 10.
Registration is now open for the fall 2018 FDLP Coordinator Certificate Program. Learn more. Register by Aug 27.
GPO announced a plan to include copyright information in bibliographic records created by GPO. Send your feedback by Aug 24. Learn more.
ALA recently passed a resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of GPO Access and calling for the enactment of the FDLP Modernization Act. Learn more.
Spread the Word
Is your library ready for Constitution Day? Be sure to check out the free, downloadable resources from GPO including trivia, kids’ worksheets, photo galleries, images, and more.
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We have sunsetted the FDLP Connection with the July / August 2018 issue and will not be publishing the Connection anymore. We’ve enjoyed bringing the FDLP Connection to the community over the years! You can still view past issues. View full archive (2011-2018).
