GPO Access Training Agenda

Time and Place:
Government Publications Library, University of Minnesota
309 19th Avenue South, Room S30, Minneapolis, Minn.
Two identical classes August 13 and 14
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Workshop Leaders:
Terri Barnes and Vicki Ries, Office of Electronic Information Dissemination Services, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Introduction

This mandatory introduction includes an overview of GPO Access as well as a description of GPO products and services. Topics covered include:

  • Training Curriculum and Objectives
  • History and Background
  • Objectives and Components
  • Methods of Access
  • Interfaces and File Formats
  • Web Overview (Main Page/Layout- New Home Page)
  • File Formats (PDF, Summary and ASCII text)

Searching Strategies and Components

This portion of the class outlines searching concepts and methods that are constant throughout all interfaces and databases, such as:

  • Boolean Operators
  • Quotation Marks and Multiple Boolean Operators
  • Stop Words
  • Relevance Ranking and Document Score
  • Max. Responses
  • Identification Codes
  • Query Report
  • Structural Enhancements/1,00 Pt. Documents

Searching Databases On-line via GPO Access

Over nine databases are covered. Discussion includes a brief explanation of database content, searching techniques and "helpful hints" as well as use of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Time is allowed for users to work independently with databases and receive individual attention if needed.)

  • Federal Register
  • Code of Federal Regulations
  • Congressional Record
  • Congressional Record Index
  • Congressional Bills
  • Public Laws
  • United States Code
  • GAO Reports
  • Commerce Business Daily

Locator Services On-line via GPO Access

This portion of the class explores other components of the GPO Web site such as:

  • GILS
  • Locator Service
    • List Federal Agency Internet Sites
    • Browse Government Internet Sites by Topic
    • Browse Electronic Government Information Products by Title
    • Browse Government Information Products for Sale by Topic
    • Publications Reference File (PRF)
  • Federal Bulletin Board
  • FDLP Administrative Information Page

Try GPO Access

To try GPO Access and see the variety of information available, visit the
GPO Superintendent of Documents Home Page.



Campus Information

Directions to Wilson Library
Map of West Bank campus.

Parking. Lot 93 has been closed and there are no longer meters to the south of the library. Parking is available in the 21st Avenue Ramp. If two or more are driving in one car, the Car Pool lot (see map) is only $1 a day for car pools. Call 626-PARK for additional parking information.

Walking from Ramp or Car Pool lot Due to construction of the new Carlson School of Management building, the walkway from the ramp to the library is closed. You will have to walk east on 4th Street and around the Rarig Center, on the east side. (See map)

University Dining Areas within Building Complex

  • Humphrey Center. Cafeteria dining located in basement of Humphrey Center.
  • Essentials Market and Deli. Sandwiches, salads, bakery goods. Seating is located across the hall. Basement of Blegen Hall.

Local Restaurants within Walking Distance

  • Grandma's, 1810 Washingto Ave. So.
  • Jewel if India, 1427 Washington Ave. So.
  • Odaa East African Restaurant, 408 Cedar Ave. So.
  • Perfume River (Vietnamese), 324 Cedar Ave. So.
  • Sgt. Preston's, 221 Cedar Ave.
  • St. Martin's Table, 2001 Riverside Ave.