Online Learning

The FDLP Desktop serves as a centralized resource for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which disseminates U.S. Government information to the American public through libraries across the nation. Stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and progress of the Program and utilize various tools in order to enhance public services.

Libraries, log in with your institution's number and internal password to access depository-only content (e.g., order promotional materials).

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Online Learning

The Federal depository library community is filled with individuals highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field of U.S. Government information. Share your expertise with the community by participating in GPO's online learning initiative. One of the online training resources that is utilized by GPO is OPAL, which stands for Online Learning for All Libraries.

FDLP Training Using Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL)

Written on Saturday, 27 October 2012

Online FDLP training is available for Federal Depository Library participants via OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries), an interactive Web-based meeting and conferencing service.

Presenters include GPO staff and members of the depository library community. Topics may include FDLP products and services and all aspects of depository library operations and management.

GPO's OPAL implementation provides the FDLP community the means to conduct interactive meetings or presentations online in real-time through voice chat, text chat, slideshows, and synchronized Web browsing.

OPAL Interface.

Please note that Web browsing sessions are limited to publicly accessible (non-password protected content) only. Sessions may be live or pre-recorded.

All OPAL users (whether presenter or participant) will need the following:

Internet Connectivity (preferably Internet Explorer)
OPAL plug-in (Available from the GPO Opal Room)
Speakers or headphones
Username (Passwords are not required for GPO sessions.)
Microphone (optional) - Only required for presenters or participants that choose to interact using voice chat, when enabled.

Unless otherwise stated, space is limited to the first 100 participants on a first come basis.Most OPAL sessions are archived to allow those unable to attend a live event to replay the recording at their convenience.

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Help GPO improve and expand its online training by suggesting future sessions and leaving specific feedback on what was useful and what can be improved.

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