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The GPO Joins the SPP

The Shared Print Partnership (SPP) is excited to announce that the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has become the SPP’s newest member as of September 2026, along with the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). The GPO, created by the United States Congress in 1860, is responsible for publishing Federal Government...

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Partnership Accomplishments

The Partnership looks back on its first three years of existence with its accomplishments and continuing work.

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Joint Partnership & Rosemont Update Webinar – Recording

Held February 23, 2023 This webinar featured program updates from the Partnership for Shared Book Collections and the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance. A recording is below, and the slides are also available. Agenda:IntroductionRosemont – Greg Eow, Chair of the Exec CommitteePartnership – Peg Seiden, Chair of the Exec CommitteeStrategic Priorities...

PAN Forum Update – January 2023

Below is the Partnership’s January 2023 PAN Forum update, which highlights work of the Partnership over the past three months, since fall update report. Thanks to all of you who have volunteered your time and expertise to make this work possible.

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We’re hiring – Program Coordinator

The Partnership is seeking a part time Program Coordinator. See the position description and application details in the pdf below. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023.  

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Communicating About Weeding

The Partnership for Shared Book Collections and the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance joint Communications and Advocacy Working Group is pleased to announce new resources to support libraries’ communications efforts around major weeding projects (PDF | Google Sheet | 1 page diagram). These resources provide a guide for talking to library...

Best Practices Shared Print Assessment Tools and Cost Calculators Webinar Recording

The Partnership for Shared Book Collections Best Practices working group hosted a webinar October 18th, 2022 to introduce the Best Practices Assessment Tools and also to provide a preview of the shared print cost calculators being developed by the Value of Shared Print task force. A recording of the event...