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Task of the Month

Federal Depository Library Conference


September is the month for the annual conference. The conference is the largest annual gathering devoted to U.S. Government information librarianship in the country, and is a wonderful opportunity for networking and continuing learning.

It is very helpful to attend this conference in person if you possibly can, although GPO also broadcasts as many of the sessions as possible so that people can remotely attend too.

You can view past recordings and transcripts and see slides on FDLP.gov.

FDLP Tip of the Month

The FDLP Academy Training Repository is a great way to learn about government information resources and to manage your depository operation. Watch recorded training sessions or share them with a colleague.

Reference Resource of the Month

National Center for Education Statistics

  • This is "the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education." The Annual Reports section of the site brings together data from various surveys.

Trivia / Social Media Suggestions

Date Event
September 8, 1900 Galveston Hurricane made landfall in eastern Texas.
September 11, 2001 World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked. Read the 9/11 Commission Report.
September 15, 1959 Jim Henson and Jane Nebel were issued U.S. patents for their "puppet doll or similar article."
September 17, 1787 Constitution Day
September 19, 1796 President George Washington delivered his Farewell Address.

Executive Department of the Month

U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Main Website https://www.ed.gov/
Mission "To promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access."
Established 1980
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon
Recommended ED Resources

Students from the 2015 Graduating Class of Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School

Photograph, "Students from the 2015 Graduating Class of Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School" (Image source: NAID: 138925744)

Federal Holiday in September