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Sharing ideas, discovering better ways of doing things, clarifying issues and re-enforcing the community are some of the goals that the GPO-sponsored meetings seek to accomplish. Three annual meetings address issues related to the Federal Depository Library Program. Upon request, GPO representatives will also participate in meetings sponsored by other library or government information organizations and in depository library anniversary celebrations.
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Written on Saturday, 27 October 2012
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GPO appreciates invitations to visit your library and to participate in your library's events. If you need a consultation regarding the management of your depository library, an assessment of your library's services, or additional support in helping your library celebrate a milestone, GPO is available to visit your library and participate. We want to help you achieve your goals and share our ideas and insights. Typically, our visits assist libraries in the following ways:
1. Consultation and outreach about depository management
GPO staff visit libraries, often in coordination with depository meetings, presentations and other events. These informal visits are an opportunity to share best practices and consult about effective depository management practices and issues that your library is facing.
Please note that GPO continues to provide many other avenues for depository consultation, providing assistance to libraries that may need help with their depository operations and any other issues as needed. To facilitate communication about depository management issues, such as how potential changes at your library may affect the depository operation, depository personnel are encouraged to contact GPO anytime. GPO also encourages you to contact your regional librarian for consultation about depository library management and assistance with collection review.
2. Assessment of your library’s depository operation
The Public Access Assessment (PAA) is an outside review by GPO that documents the current status of your library’s depository operations and services. This review helps you identify depository strengths and any areas needing improvement. GPO outreach librarians performing the PAA are experienced former depository coordinators who are able to consult on a range of depository management topics. The regional librarian may also attend to give you additional feedback and continuing support.
3. Anniversary celebrations, statewide or regional depository meetings, and conference participation
GPO is always honored to present at or participate in Federal depository library anniversary celebrations, and we also look forward to opportunities to meet with several depository library personnel at statewide or regional depository library meetings, in person or through videoconferencing. We also participate in several conferences nationally.
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Written on Saturday, 27 October 2012
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Usually held in Washington, D.C. in the late summer, the Interagency Depository Seminar is a wonderful opportunity to see how Federal agencies work in conjunction with Federal depository libraries. The seminar is targeted for new and experienced documents staff. Presentations on training and updates on the latest information products and activities as they relate to Federal depository libraries are given by representatives from various Federal agency representatives. This is a great networking opportunity as well as an opportunity to gather ideas to implement for the improvement of your library.
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Written on Saturday, 27 October 2012
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The Depository Library Council to the Public Printer meets twice a year, in the spring and fall. These 3-day meetings, attended by Federal depository library staff and other information professionals, are the largest gatherings devoted to U.S. government information in the country.
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