ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES

                Newsletter of the Federal Depository Library Program



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                                   June 15, 2000
                                  GP 3.16/3-2:21/09
                                  (Vol. 21, no. 09)

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           SUDOCS LETTER ON 2000 FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY CONFERENCE



June 15, 2000

Dear Library Director:

These are dynamic times for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). We are
in the midst of a multi-year transition to a more electronic FDLP, working in
tandem with Federal agencies that are using electronic formats to disseminate their
information. The networked world, while decreasing geographic distances as a
barrier to obtaining information, brings new challenges. Librarians are needed more
than ever to provide training and assistance to users in accessing Government
information. They need to keep up-to-date on issues and take advantage of
educational and training opportunities to expand their skills in dealing with rapid
technological change.

The 2000 Federal Depository Library Conference, held in conjunction with the fall
meeting of the Depository Library Council, offers just such an opportunity. It
presents an array of programs with sessions designed for the beginning depository
librarian or technician as well as for experienced staff. A number of Federal
agencies will discuss their electronic information initiatives and preview those
still in the planning stages. Tours of the Library Programs Service at the U.S.
Government Printing Office and other significant area libraries will be available.

This is the largest meeting in the country designed specifically for depository
library staff. The conference will be held from October 23-25, 2000, in Arlington,
Virginia. A Regional librarians' meeting is scheduled for October 22. As your
library administers a Federal depository, I encourage you to send at least one
library representative to this important conference.

The joint Federal Depository Library Conference and Depository Library Council
meeting provide a valuable opportunity for input into the planning process for the
operation of the FDLP as well as an opportunity for the exchange of ideas among
depository librarians. The meeting should lead to technical innovations in the
management of your depository collection as well as improved service to your
patrons.

There is no registration fee for the Federal Depository Library Conference,
Regional librarians' meeting, or Depository Library Council meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation and for your continuing role in the support of the
public's ability to be informed about their government through the Federal
Depository Library Program.

Sincerely,

FRANCIS J. BUCKLEY, JR.
Superintendent of Documents