State Library to Host GPO Federal Digital System Webinar

The South Carolina State Library, in partnership with the US Government Printing Office will present Advanced Navigation of GPO's Federal Digital System on May 23, 2012, (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Register here.

The U.S. Government Printing Office provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government through its Federal Digital System (FDsys) at www.fdsys.gov. About 50 different collections of Federal Government information are available. Through FDsys, you are able to:
• Search for documents and publications -- FDsys provides advanced search capabilities and the ability to refine and narrow your search for quick access to the information you need.
• Browse for documents and publications -- FDsys offers browsing by collection, Congressional committee, date, and Government author.
• Access metadata about documents and publications -- FDsys provides information about Government publications in standard XML formats.
• Download documents and publications in multiple renditions or file formats.

During this webinar, attendees will learn about advanced searching and tracking legislation and regulations. Trainers will be Cynthia Etkin and Kelly Seifert, Program Planning Specialists of the U.S. Government Printing Office.

WHEN Wednesday, May 23, 10:30am-noon
FOR Librarians, and the general public
LEVEL Some knowledge of FDSys or searching for government publications online recommended.
COST Free. Registration is required.

WEBINAR INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please register here.
2. You will receive an email confirming your registration. The email will have full instructions for joining the webinar.
3. Audio for the webinar will be through your computer's speakers or a headset.

For more information, please contact Elaine Sandberg, 803-734-8625 or esandberg@statelibrary.sc.gov.

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