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Resources for Federal Depository Libraries in Oklahoma: General Guidance

General Guidance

Review the FDLP Web page, fdlp.gov: Requirements and Guidance, Depository Tools, Cataloging and Classification

Read Introduction for New Coordinators and Staff on the FDLP website.

  • f you’re the new or interim depository coordinator at your library, notify GPO by asking the outgoing coordinator to update the coordinator field in the FDL Directory or send a message through askGPO.
  • After GPO learns that you are the new coordinator and you are listed as such in the FDL Directory:
    • We’ll create your askGPO account and send you a separate email from the askGPO system asking you to create your own askGPO password.
    • We’ll also add your name and email address to select other FDLP accounts and then send you an email welcoming you to the FDLP as a depository coordinator. We appreciate your service!
  • Once you receive our “welcome email”, you can request your library's case-sensitive “FDLP Password” by entering your FDL number and your email address in the Retrieve Password feature. The password will be emailed to you. (The feature is located within the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). For more about the FDLP Password, see Passwords and Accounts Used By Depository Libraries.)
  • As a coordinator, you have access to review and update your library’s FDL Directory entry, the staff side of which is located within askGPO. Please review your library’s entry and keep it current.
     
  1. See the askGPO page for more information.
  2. Request a login and password for FDLP eXchange (Needs and Offers) through askGPO.
  3. Create a login for the FDLP Data Manager. (See also the tutorials section on this site.)
  4. Sign up for FDLP news.
  5. Make sure your depository has a web presence with the FDLP logo

    1. Include on your website: FDLP Basic Collection: Core U.S. Government Resources, FDLP Basic Collection: Core U.S. Government Resources (for public use)
    2. USA.gov

  1. You are signed up to the OKDOCS-L listserv on the Federal Depository Libraries in Oklahoma site, https://info.library.okstate.edu/regdocs
    1. Review discard list guidelines for the state

b.    Review the Coordinator Training links, links for Selectives and Training, and FDLP/GPO links

  1. Are you still receiving titles in paper? Do you want to keep them or are you planning to go all digital.

  1. Are you loading records for GPO materials to your catalog including e-resources?

  1. Determine if any government materials should be withdrawn/recycled. If you are weeding, what criteria are you are you using?

  1. Is staffing ok at your library for the documents collection?

  1. Review webinars in the FDLP Academy training repository https://www.fdlp.gov/training

  1. Maintain contact with the FDLP South region

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