The Indiana State Library is proud to announce Director Hugh Halpern, U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), as the Government Information Day 2026 keynote speaker. Government Information Day, or GID, is a free biennial conference for librarians interested in learning about government resources and improving information literacy. The conference is hosted by the Indiana State Library and serves as an excellent
» Read moreRegistration is now open for the Fall 2025 Federal Depository Library Conference. The virtual conference is free to attend and will take place on September 25 and 26. The annual conference is the largest annual gathering of Federal depository librarians and colleagues in the country. The final agenda is not set yet, but a preliminary schedule is available. Conference registration
» Read moreJune is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. According to Alzheimers.gov, more than 6 million Americans, many 65 and older, live with the disease. Alzheimer’s develops over many years, even decades. Public health professionals have been working to address the risk factors for dementia among vulnerable populations, which include advancing early detection, diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, improving safety
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The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), administered by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), will hold its Spring 2025 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting on Thursday, May 1. Prior to the Virtual Meeting, GPO will host an FDPL Pre-Meeting on April 23 to discuss a variety of initiatives underway at GPO. The virtual meeting and pre-meeting are both free to attend and
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The Government Publishing Office (GPO), through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), regularly hosts continuing education opportunities through meetings and webinars. In February, GPO hosts three free webinars on government information topics: the Homeland Security Digital Library, Hiram Rhodes Revels: America’s First Black Senator, and Enhancing Earth and Space Science Research with the Science Explorer. GPO also announced the dates
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Save the date! The fall 2024 Federal Depository Library Conference is taking place October 21 – 23. Registration to attend is now open. This virtual event brings together the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and the Depository Library Council for the largest annual gathering of Federal depository librarians and colleagues in the country. The three-day conference is free to attend
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In February 2024, the Government Publishing Office (GPO) announced their intention to transition to a Digital Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). The change came in response to two questions directed at the agency: can GPO transition to a digital FDLP and should they? GPO answered “Yes” to both. What does that mean? What will change? The biggest change moving forward
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This Wednesday, June 12th, INDIGO is hosting their Spring meeting at Mauer School of Law, Indiana University (Bloomington). The hybrid meeting starts at 9:30 AM (ET) and lasts until 3:00 PM (ET) with a library tour after. The morning sessions include a welcome from Law Library Director, Susan deMaine, depository library updates, and a short session where members share a
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Registration for in-person attendance to 2024 Government Information Day Conference closes in one week. Government Information Day, or GID, is a free biennial conference for librarians interested in learning about government resources and improving information literacy. The conference is on May 17th at the Indiana State Library. This year’s Keynote Address Speaker will be Scott Matheson, Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
» Read moreThe U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and the Depository Library Council are hosting the Spring 2024 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting Thursday, May 2, 2024; 12:30 – 5:15 p.m. (EDT). Registration is currently open. This event is free to attend, and open to the public. The meeting is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow government documents librarians, interact with
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