Module 2: Maintaining The Depository Collection

Selection: Tools for Depository Items

Sales Product Catalog
 

Formerly called the Publications Reference File, the SPC lists all publications available for sale by GPO. Available online, at:

 

https://orders.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/sale/index.html

GPO Subject Bibliographies Index
 

Browse topical listings, in pathfinder format, of materials for sale by GPO. Includes approximately 12,000 books, periodicals, posters, pamphlets, and subscription services, covering 150 broad categories. Available in print and online, at:

 

http://bookstore.gpo.gov/sb/sale180.html

Shipping Lists

 

Though used primarily for check-in, these lists also provide information regarding changes and new items. Also available online from a variety of sources. For details, see the Shipping Lister page, located at:

 

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/tools/sl/slister.html

Practice Question:

Depository libraries usually choose publications in paper format for:
Frequently consulted materials
 Little-used but voluminous material
 Hard to find publications
 Core documents that are not available online

For further thought:

 How can knowing what other libraries in the area select help a depository librarian build a local collection?  


 

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