Events and Conferences
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- Last Updated: June 17 2020
- Published: October 21 2014
FDLP events are designed to highlight Federal information products and services, offer continuing education opportunities, address issues related to the FDLP, share ideas, and provide networking opportunities for the Federal depository community.
Events are announced via FDLP News and Events.
- View upcoming events on the FDLP Events Calendar.
- View recording archives of past virtual FDLP events.
- View transcripts, photographs, and proceedings or archive from past FDLP events.
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) sponsors these FDLP events through the FDLP Academy:
Depository Library Council (DLC) Virtual Meetings
The Depository Library Council serves as an advisory committee to the Director, GPO, and the Superintendent of Documents. DLC Meetings are intended to provide a forum for Council members to discuss topics that may result in guidance for the Director, GPO, and the Superintendent of Documents. Members of the Federal depository library community and other information professionals are invited to attend and provide feedback to DLC members.
Federal Depository Library Conference
The Federal Depository Library Conference is a multi-day in-person event held in the Washington DC metro area, with numerous sessions also broadcast virtually. Targeted to Federal depository library staff and other U.S. Government information professionals, the conference is the largest annual gathering devoted to U.S. Government information librarianship in the country.
During the conference, the Depository Library Council meets to provide a forum for Council members, GPO staff, and the audience to discuss topics that may result in DLC guidance to GPO. Conference educational programs include presentations by Federal depository community members, Federal agency representatives, GPO staff, or other U.S. Government information professionals. Multiple tracks are available and are oriented toward a wide range of experience and interests. The conference also features presentation of the Library of the Year Award and valuable networking opportunities with FDLP colleagues.
DLC Meetings & Conferences
Host City | Meeting Dates | Theme |
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All-Virtual | April 21-23, 2021 | Spring 2021 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting |
All-Virtual | October 20-23, 2020 | 2020 Federal Depository Library Conference |
All-Virtual | April 22, 2020 | Spring 2020 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting |
Arlington, VA | October 21-23, 2019 (broadcast virtually) | 2019 Federal Depository Library Conference |
All-Virtual | April 15-17, 2019 | Spring 2019 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting |
Arlington, VA | October 22-24, 2018 (Broadcast Virtually) | 2018 Federal Depository Library Conference |
All-Virtual | April 18–20, 2018 | Spring 2018 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting |
Arlington, VA | October 16–18, 2017 (broadcast virtually) | Safeguarding Government Information Access for All |
All-Virtual | April 26-27, 2017 | Spring 2017 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting |
Arlington, VA | October 17–19, 2016 (broadcast virtually) | Making It Happen Together: Demonstrating Results |
All-Virtual | April 27-29, 2016 | Blueprint for Change: From Planning to Action |
Arlington, VA | October 19-21, 2015 (broadcast virtually) | A Rich History, A Vibrant Future |
All-Virtual | April 28-30, 2015 | Navigating through Change: The Conversation Continues |
All-Virtual | December 2-4, 2014 | Focusing on Service |
Washington, DC | April 30-May 2, 2014 (broadcast virtually) | Federal Depository Library: Connecting Communities |
All-Virtual | December 3-5 and 10–12, 2013 | Expanding the Framework: Engage and Discuss |
Washington, DC | October 21-23, 2013 (Cancelled) | Due to U.S. Government shutdown this meeting was cancelled |
All-Virtual | April 23–25, 2013 | Partners in Preservation: Government Information for Future Generations |
Arlington, VA | October 15-18, 2012 (broadcast virtually) | Celebrating the Past, Building the Future Together |
Arlington, VA | October 17-20, 2011 | 2011 Fall DLC Summary |
San Antonio, TX | April 4-6, 2011 | |
Arlington, VA | October 18-20, 2010 | |
Buffalo, NY | April 26-28, 2010 | |
Arlington, VA | Oct. 19-21, 2009 | |
Tampa Bay, FL | April 20-22, 2009 | |
Arlington, VA | October 20-22, 2008 | |
Kansas City, MO | March 31-April 2, 2008 | |
Arlington, VA | October 15-17, 2007 | |
Denver, CO | April 15-18, 2007 | |
Washington, DC | Oct. 22-25, 2006 | |
Seattle, WA | April 2-5, 2006 | |
Washington, DC | Oct. 16-19, 2005 | |
Albuquerque, NM | April 17-20, 2005 | |
Washington, DC | Oct. 17-20, 2004 | |
St. Louis, MO | April 18-21, 2004 | |
Arlington, VA | Oct. 19-22, 2003 | |
Reno, NV | April 6-9, 2003 | |
Arlington, VA | Oct. 20-23, 2002 | |
Mobile, AL | April 21-24, 2002 | |
Alexandria, VA | Oct. 14-17, 2001 | |
San Antonio, TX | April 1-4, 2001 | |
Arlington, VA | Oct. 22-25, 2000 | |
Newport, RI | April 10-12, 2000 | |
Kansas City, MO | Oct. 18-21, 1999 | |
Bethesda, MD | April 12-15, 1999 | |
San Diego, CA | Oct. 19-22, 1998 | |
Arlington, VA | April 20-23, 1998 | |
Clearwater Beach, FL | Oct. 20-23, 1997 | |
Arlington, VA | April 14-17, 1997 | |
Salt Lake City, UT | October 21-24, 1996 | |
Arlington, VA | April 15-18, 1996 | |
Memphis, TN | October 16-18, 1995 | |
Arlington, VA | April 10-12, 1995 | |
Salt Lake City, UT | October 21-24, 1996 | |
Arlington, VA | April 15-18, 1996 | |
Memphis, TN | October 16-18, 1995 | |
Arlington, VA | April 10-12, 1995 | |
Portland, OR | October 24-26, 1994 | |
Arlington, VA | April 25-27, 1994 | |
Chicago, IL | November 1-3, 1993 | |
Arlington, VA | May 17-18, 1993 | |
Washington, DC | October 19-20, 1992 | |
Washington, DC | 28-Apr-92 | |
Washington, DC | October 22-23, 1991 | |
Boston, MA | April 17-19, 1991 | |
Arlington, VA | October 24-26, 1990 | |
Scottsdale, AZ | April 25-27, 1990 | |
Arlington, VA | October 18-20, 1989 | |
Pittsburgh, PA | March 8-10, 1989 | |
Arlington, VA | October 12-14, 1988 | |
Charleston, SC | March 9-11, 1988 | |
Washington, DC | October 14-16, 1987 | |
San Diego, CA | April 1-3, 1987 | |
Washington, DC | October 15-17, 1986 | |
St. Louis, MO | March 5-7, 1986 | |
Washington, DC | October 16-18, 1985 | |
Albuquerque, NM | March 27-29, 1985 | |
Washington, DC | October 10-12, 1984 | |
Atlanta, GA | April 11-13, 1984 | |
Seattle, WA | Sept. 15-17, 1983 | |
Arlington, VA | April 27-29, 1983 | |
Alexandria, VA | Sept. 20-22, 1982 | |
Boston, MA | April 26-28, 1982 | |
Alexandria, VA | Sept. 28-30, 1981 | |
San Antonio, TX | April 13-15, 1981 | |
Alexandria, VA | Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 1980 | |
St. Paul, MN | April 28-30, 1980 | |
Alexandria, VA | October 15-17, 1979 | |
San Francisco, CA | April 9-11, 1979 | |
Alexandria, VA | October 9-11, 1978 | |
New Orleans, LA | April 16-18, 1978 | |
Arlington, VA | October 16-18, 1977 | |
Boulder, CO | April 25-26, 1977 | |
Washington, DC | October 21-22, 1976 | |
Columbus, OH | April 22-23, 1976 | |
Washington, DC | October 23-24, 1975 | |
Storrs, CT | April 14-15, 1975 | |
Washington, DC | October 29-30, 1974 | |
New York, NY | July 6, 1974 | |
Chicago, IL | January 25, 1974 | |
Las Vegas, NV | June 28, 1973 | |
Washington, DC | February 2, 1973 |
New Depository Librarian's Institute
This training seminar focuses on Federal depository library management. It is oriented to new staff (although any Federal depository staff members may attend) and addresses topics such as day-to-day management of tangible and digital collections and item selection profiles, public access requirements, and the role of regional depository libraries. NDI is typically held annually in the fall.
Additional GPO Participation
GPO representatives will participate in meetings sponsored by library or government information organizations or in special events, such as depository library anniversary celebrations.
In addition, GPO participates in a variety of other library-related meetings and conferences sponsored by organizations such as the American Library Association (ALA), American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), Special Libraries Association (SLA), Public Library Association (PLA), and FEDLINK.