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The links below connect to sites which the Jerome Library Documents staff use in daily processing and reference work.
Agency Web Sites
Federal Agency Internet Sites Use this service to link directly to Federal agency web sites after searching an index, or viewing a list of agencies that
reflects the structure of the government as identified in The United States Government Manual. This site is brought to the
web by Louisiana State University Libraries in partnership with the Federal Depository Library Program.
BGSU Employment Tools
Academic Calendar Also links to next year's calendar.
Jerome Library ITS Computer Lab--reserve form use this form to register space in the ITS lab for classes
Minute to Decimal Conversion Table Table for staff to change the minutes worked to a decimal and record on the time sheets.
Speed Grant Forms Includes eligibility requirements, procedures, and application form in pdf format.
Zip Codes -- Nine digit zip codes for campus buildings Alphabetical list of campus buildings and their nine digit zip codes.
Cataloging Tools
ALA/GODORT Toolbox for Processing and Cataloging Wide array of resources that are useful when cataloging government documents including:
- The Class List
- Documents Data Miner
- FDLP Manual
- GPO Classification Manual
- GPO Government Book Store
- Web Tech Notes
- Years of Congress
- And much more
Documents Data Miner 2 This powerful new tool from Wichita State University includes a catalog, superseded list, URL locator, searchable shipping
lists, MARC Locator, and more.
GPO MOCAT database by OCLC number This simple interface, created by Christopher C. Brown (Penrose Library, University of Denver) enables users to search the
GPO MOCAT database by OCLC number.
Migrating Government Publications Search documents by SuDoc number on this site to find out if an electronic version of the document exists.
New Electronic Titles The NET weekly list is a “new accessions list” for brand-new FDLP online titles. It consists of online products that are new
to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). In general, a title disseminated through the FDLP solely in online format
will be listed in NET. However, an NET listing does not mean that the title has no print equivalent anywhere.
PURL Search Form Use this site to find PURLS created by GPO. Search by PURL or URL.
Recent Fugitive & Electronic-Only U.S. Federal Documents on Law & Policy Created by the AALL GD-SIS Fugitive & Electronic-Only Documents Committee.
Class List
Documents Data Miner 2 Offers several new features including:
- Shipping List Services
- GPO MARC Records - the "MARC LOCATOR"
- Virtual Catalog - the "URL LOCATOR"
- Shelf Listing
- DDM2 Catalog
List of Classes via the FDLP Desktop The List of Classes is the official listing of publications available for selection by depository libraries participating
in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
2002 Superseded List FDLP Edition The Superseded List was developed to assist depository coordinators with collection maintenance by identifying Superintendent
of Documents classification stems for materials that become obsolete or dated prior to the normal 5-year statutory retention
period. These materials may be discarded under provisions of Title 44, United States Code, §1911 and in accordance with the
Instructions to Depository Libraries submitting them on a weeding list for Regional depository approval.
Depository Library Council Resources
Resources on Costs of Replacing a Federal Document Depository Collection Compiled by the Depository Library Council
GPO Federal Depository Library Program
Federal Depository Handbook This handbook includes depository instructions, policies, guidelines, best practices, tips, etc. Under construction since
December, 2005, the chapters are beginning to appear--at least in draft form as of June, 2007.
FDLP Desktop This is the main FDLP home page and includes information about the program and links to a host of useful resources.
GPOLISTSERV This is the official GPO Listserv. Includes links to:
- the Listserv archives
- Instructions
- You can subscribe or unsubscribe or change subscription information.
Needs and Offers List The Needs and Offers List can be found on the FDLP Desktop. Contact Bill Gordon at william_gordon@mail.und.nodak.edu
PURL Referrals Statistical Reports GPO has developed these reports of PURL referrals to enable libraries to determine how often documents within the FDLP electronic
collection are being accessed through library catalogs and web pages.
Registry of U.S. Government Publication Digitization Projects List of projects that the government and partnering libraries are working to digitize.
Item Numbers
Amendment of Item Selections Add and delete item selections. Password required.
Item Lister Maintained by FDLP. Lists a Depository Library's Current Item Number Selection.
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Documents Data Miner 2 Offers several new features including:
- Shipping List Services
- GPO MARC Records - the "MARC LOCATOR"
- Virtual Catalog - the "URL LOCATOR"
- Shelf Listing
- DDM2 Catalog
2002 Superseded List FDLP Edition The Superseded List was developed to assist depository coordinators with collection maintenance by identifying Superintendent
of Documents classification stems for materials that become obsolete or dated prior to the normal 5-year statutory retention
period. These materials may be discarded under provisions of Title 44, United States Code, §1911 and in accordance with the
Instructions to Depository Libraries submitting them on a weeding list for Regional depository approval.
Library Associations and LISTSERVs
DocTech-L Documents Listserv which focuses on technical processing issues with government publications. This link provides information
about the List and instructions for subscribing.
E-Competencies for Federal Depository Libraries and Librarians These "E-competencies" represent a GODORT effort to describe the technical skills and knowledge that depository librarians
need to possess in order to to provide effective service with electronic products.
FDTF Frequently Used Sites Created and maintained by ALA Godort. Includes subject and agency access to the most heavily used federal government information
web pages.
- Includes: popular indexes, library pages, government sites, special (hard to find) resources.
Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright Prepared by the CENDI Copyright Task Group, this site is one of the best about government documents and copyright issues.
GITCO Tool Box Created and maintained by ALA Government Information Technology Committee, this site contains useful tools and information
resources about CD-Roms, electronic access, cataloging, e-compentencies, and Census 2000 Tool kit.
GOVDOC-L User Guide The Guide tells you how to send messages to GOVDOC-L; reply to mail, and a host of other instructions such as:
- Moderating Policies
- Subscription Options (i.e. subscribe/unsubscribe/nomail/digest etc.)
- GOVDOC-L Moderators
- Search the GOVDOC-L Archives
- And the APPENDIX: A Basic Guide to E-mail Etiquette
GPOLISTSERV This service enables users to subscribe to email listservs that are moderated by GPO or hosted by GPO for other Federal agencies.
Government Documents Round Table of Ohio The official state-wide documents organization for Ohio.
Shipping Lists
Claims New web-based claim form. Use this for all claims against GPO-produced shipping lists - paper, separates, electronic,and those
few microfiche shipping lists issued from GPO.
- Microfiche claims against microfiche contractor-issued shipping lists still need to be made directly to the relevant microfiche
contractor.
- contact information
- for the current microfiche contractors. Also claims for USGS maps must be sent to USGS.
Documents Data Miner 2 Offers several new features including:
- Shipping List Services
- GPO MARC Records - the "MARC LOCATOR"
- Virtual Catalog - the "URL LOCATOR"
- Shelf Listing
- DDM2 Catalog
Enhanced Shipping List Service Maintained by the University of New York at Buffalo in a cooperative agreement with the Federal Depository Library Program.
Includes shipping lists and labels.
FDLP Shipping Lister As shipping lists acquired from Shipping Lister are official versions, they may be used for submitting claims to GPO. No other
versions of electronic shipping lists can be used for this purpose.
Tutorials
Agency Approach to Locating Government Information on the Internet Created by Chuck Malone, Government Information Librarian Western Illinois University Library
AALL/GODORT Government Documents Tutorial The purpose of this application is to help library workers understand and implement basic procedures for processing US federal
publications and information resources. These procedures are required by law and are governed by the US Government Printing
Office. The tutorial contains three modules:
- Basics of documents processing
- Collection maintenance
- Guide to the Superintendent of Documents classification system
Learning SuDocs Call Numbers Student Assistant Tutorial mounted by the Michigan State University Library, Documents Dept.
University Sites--Government Documents Resources
Cybercemetery Archive of defunct U.S. government agency and commission Web sites hosted by the University of North Texas.
Government Documents Displays This site is a tutorial and clearinghouse of ideas for documents displays.
Government Documents Librarianship (UMich.Documents Center) Includes guides, bibliographies, processing manuals, CD-Rom documentation, the ALA Godort Handout
Exchange, and much more.
Resources of use to Government Documents Librarians At the UC Berkeley Library. The official site of GODORT.
Schedule of Volumes of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set 1970 to current Congress.
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Inventory
- Available in June, 2006. Hosted by the University of North Texas.
- Covers the 15th Congress beginning Dec 1, 1817 through the 91st Congress, 1st session, Dec 23, 1969.
- This will eventually be a useful tool to identify libraries holding specific volumes of the U.S. Serial Set. It can be used
now to verify serial volumes and whether they were issued or not.
Web Tools
Scout Report The Scout Report is one of the Internet's longest-running weekly publications, offering a selection of new and newly discovered
online resources of interest to researchers, educators, and anyone else with an interest in high-quality online material.
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