¡Orgullozos de Sus Raíces! : Spanish Language Materials Available from GPO

Jennifer Davis — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

We're nearing a holiday that's a very important celebration in the United States; it's El Día de la Batalla de Puebla, or as Americans call it, Cinco de Mayo. The Battle of Puebla's not a big holiday in Mexico; it's a government holiday only in the states of Puebla and Veracruz-- it's not a Federal holiday in Mexico. Amate painting. Source: J.Davis.

It's Just a Call Away: Disaster Distress Helpline (Web site and hotline)

Jennifer Davis — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:42:33 +0000

Sadly, most adults in this country can remember some disaster or tragedy that's happened to them or one of their loved ones in recent history. Most people in my office have their own exit strategy story from 9/11. We all recall how we tried to cope, and we feel deep sympathy for fellow citizens in similar situations.

After the horrific events at the Boston Marathon this past Monday, many Americans are again in the unfortunate position of needing assistance in the face of life-changing ...

It's that Time of Year Again: Reproducible Tax Forms

Jennifer Davis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

If you haven't filed your tax forms yet, you've still got a little time left until April 15, this year's tax deadline day. Hopefully, you've got your forms already.

One lucky thing about filing taxes in the United States? If you haven't got those forms, you can get copies of them almost anywhere. Drop in to your local Federal depository library for the reproducible copies. Most of the libraries get the reproducible tax forms packet, which includes forms for nearly all your basic ...

Veterans Affairs Report on the Struggles of Returning Soldiers and Resource Guide for their Families

Jennifer Davis — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

We just began the month of April, "the cruellest month", according to Eliot, and he wasn't far wrong. April has the third highest suicide rate by month according to statistics compiled by the CDC. I found the CGP record this Veterans Affairs (VA) report from our February 2013 record load: Suicide Data Report, 2012, and it seemed timely.

As the VA February 1, 2013 press release states, "In accordance with the President's August 31, 2012, Executive Order, VA has completed hiring and trai...

Women's Rights National Historical Park [Web brochure]

Jennifer Davis — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

March is Women's History Month and I am writing this posting on International Women's Day. If I had the twelve hours--round trip-- to hit the road, I'd head for the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York and celebrate how far we have come as a nation.

It would definitely be a work related trip. The U.S. Government Printing Office printed Elizabeth Cady Stanton's most famous-- and in her estimation, her best--speech in 1915. She delivered her address, Solitude...

Please sign our petition for open access to ALL govt information

james jacobs — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:11:24 +0000

As part of Sunshine Week -- and in conjunction with the White House's new policy on Open Access to federally funded scientific information -- a small group of government information librarians has started a petition on petitions.whitehouse.gov asking the Obama Administration to assure that there is free permanent public access to ALL authentic government information.

we hope you'll sign the petition and forward on to all your friends and social networks to help us reach our goal of 100,...

Report to the President on Capturing Domestic Competitive Advantage in Advanced Manufacturing ...

Jennifer Davis — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Anyone who's looking for a job, or knows someone who's looking for a job, will likely feel piqued interest when the President starts explaining how he plans to create more jobs. When the President gave his State of the Union speech on February 12, I sat on the edge of the sofa, trying to gain a sense of the Federal Government's plans for the Country's economic recovery. I suspect much of the rest of the country was hovering in a similar place. However, watching the brief portion of the State ...

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies and Independent Agencies

Amanda Buel — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:54:52 +0000

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2012/m-12-18.pdf

The records management directive continues....and now there are requirements! Released on 24 August 2012, this directive "...identifies specific actions that will be taken by NARA, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to support agency records management programs."

Check it out! Senate Print 112-31 and the Cloture Rule

Caleb Robinson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:58:24 +0000

As a librarian who follows congressional documents, I see a lot of publications cross my desk. Some look interesting, some seem pretty routine, and some force me to stop what I’m doing and get lost for an hour in new information. That happened to me recently when a coworker mentioned an update of Senate Print 112-31 covering the cloture rule from 1917 to 2008.

Now, I’m certainly used to finding things interesting as a documents librarian that I know woul...

Improving the Management of Federal Records

Amanda Buel — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:40:59 +0000

On Monday, 28 November 2011, President Obama signed off on the most significant step since the Truman Administration (wow!) to improve the management of Federal records. In his memorandum, President Obama stated, "When records are well managed, agencies can use them to assess the impact of programs, to reduce redundant efforts, to save money, and to share knowledge within and across their organizations. In these ways, proper records management is the backbone of open government."

Stay ...

Public Printer names 2012 members of Depository Library Council

james jacobs — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:23:56 +0000

Hot off the presses! Congratulations to Steve Beleu, Chris Brown, Marie Concannon, Rosemary LaSala, and Larry Romans who've just been named to Depository Library Council!. It's hard work, but, speaking as an outgoing Councilor (and outgoing Chair!), it's an extremely rewarding experience. Good luck new Councilors!!

Acting Public Printer Names New Members to Depository Library Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2012 ...

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Amanda Buel — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:44:16 +0000

On January 11, 1908, Theodore Roosevelt dedicated the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. It wouldn't achieve National Park status until 1919.

I encourage you all to think about how much the National Park Service offers American citizens. I am, personally, extremely thankful for their work and service.

While a good number of National Parks are free to enter, this weekend (January 14-16, 2012) everyone can take advantage of Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. Get out...

It's that time of year again....

Amanda Buel — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:41:07 +0000

for an extended hiatus. Hooray! I'll see you back here in 2012!!

I trust you will all have a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friends, and cheer! May 2012 bring you continued joy, prosperity, and good health.

All the best,

Amanda Buel

December 7, 1941, still lives in infamy.

Amanda Buel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:25:35 +0000

According to this morning's Washington Post, "About 120 survivors will join Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, military leaders and civilians to observe a moment of silence in Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time — the moment the attack began seven decades ago."

I'm sharing a few educational links with you, because I believe that remembering our nation's history -- all of the good, as well as the bad and the ugly -- helps us develop and progress in a more positive way as a nation...

Save it for the Funny Pages

Caleb Robinson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

So I'm back after a brief hiatus. We've been toiling away here at GPO writing the necessary policies so that a larger number of us can begin blogging about our work here for you, the FDLP Community. I've spent a lot of time working on EPA Brownfields grants (and I'll talk about them in the next blog post), but ...

Mark Twain's Interactive Scrapbook

Amanda Buel — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:08:10 +0000

Ahhh, the scrapbook...

As a lover of family history and fond memories, I enjoy a nicely complied scrapbook -- flipping through the pages, studying the snapshots of time, remembering moments that can never be replicated. Beautiful images, happy thoughts, pretty papers. What's not to love?!

Ahhh, the dreaded scrapbook...

As an archivist, the things make me shudder in horror! The glue and adhesives, the "nifty" acid-laden colored papers, the inks and dyes of photo prints.......

Digital Exploration

Stacey Kinsel — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Living inside the beltway is not a requirement for experiencing the rich collection of American culture available around the nation’s capitol. Yes, it’s true in the coming weeks that my travels to local museums and Government agencies would earn me a lot of metro travel rewards points-if they were offered-but I really want to showcase that you can create this same experience with a few click of the mouse.

Underneath the strictly informational façade of Government age...

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