Updating Collection Profiles
- Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS)Use DSIMS to make changes to your library's item selection profile. Login info available from the Government Publishing Office.
- Item ListerView your library's current selection profile.
- List of ClassesView the most recent listing of item numbers and government publications. Updated every two weeks.
Discards & Weeding
The Discards process in Utah & Nevada follows the Legal Requirements and Program Regulations (LRPR) of the Federal Depository Library Program. Selective Coordinators should be familiar with LRPR and with the processes listed below.
These policies exist to ensure a comprehensive Regional collection for the people of Utah & Nevada.
The Merrill-Cazier Government Information collection is not fully cataloged. The department is actively collecting when items are missing or damaged. Priority is given to SuDoc stems that reflect Merrill-Cazier Library collection focuses. See the SuDoc priority list and contact the Regional Coordinator for information. Historic materials (produced prior to 1970) are given additional scrutiny due to the increased difficulty of finding these materials via the national catalog or WorldCat.
The Regional Coordinator is a resource and is available to discuss selective library needs.
- Regional Discard PoliciesThe discards process follows the Legal Requirements and Program Regulations (LRPR) of the Federal Depository Library Program. These policies interpret LRPR but do not replace it. Selective Coordinators should be familiar with LRPR and with these processes.
- Legal Requirements and Program Regulations (LRPR)The Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program provides member libraries with a single, concise resource to consult for the current legal and Program obligations of libraries in the Federal Depository Library Program.
- Superseded ListThe Superseded List includes SuDoc,Titles, Item Numbers, and Distribution Status for materials that may be discarded because they have been updated or revised. This electronic copy, in Excel, was adapted by the Regional Coordinator. If an item is on the Superseded List, it may be discarded with notice of intent to the Regional Coordinator.
- Regional Collection ShelflistsIf an item is listed on a collection shelflist, it may be discarded with notice of intent to the Regional Coordinator. No list production or review required.
- "Do Not Need" ListIf an item is listed on the "Do Not Need" List, it may be discarded with notice of intent to the Regional Coordinator. No list production or review required.
- Discards Scope TemplateFor larger weeding projects, please use or consult this template. List production may be required. Contact the Regional Coordinator.
Needs & Offers
Current Needs are listed through FDLP eXchange. Selective depositories should contact the Regional Coordinator with Offers.
- FDLP eXchangeAccess current needs and offers via this resource provided by the Government Publishing Office (GPO). To obtain a login, contact GPO or the Regional Coordinator.
