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What You Need to Know about the New Discard Policy

GPO’s new Regional Discard Policy and GPO’s recent presentations about it are full of hopeful words and good intentions. We applaud GPO for having good intentions and high hopes, but we question if the Policy can meet those expectations. Introduction of the Policy and its Implementation One definite Goal. Some questionable objectives Preservation of and […]

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Hoduski and McKnelly on Regional Depositories and Title 44

A new paper by Bernadine E. Abbott Hoduski and Michele McKnelly addresses the proposal to revise Chapter 19 of Title 44 "to allow a more flexible structure" for Regional Depository Libraries.

The proposal was made in Regional Depository Libraries in the 21st Century: A Time for Change? (draft) A Report To The Joint Committee On Printing. Hoduski and McKnelly conclude that the proposal "will do more harm than good and alternatives that will improve public access should be considered." Continue reading

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