THE MESSAGE BELOW IS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES, VOL. 16, #12 (Sept. 15, 1995). SuDocs Letter: 800 Number Available for GPO Access August 7, 1995 Dear Depository Librarian: This letter is to thank all of you that have registered for GPO Access online service and are offering the service to your patrons. It has been approximately 1 year since we announced the availability of our online database services, Federal Register, Congressional Record, and the Congressional Bills. Since then, over 500 depository libraries have registered for this growing service that now includes the United States Code, Public Laws of the 104th Congress and GAO Reports. The service is provided free of charge to depository libraries, which in turn must provide these services free of charge to depository library users. We also want to remind librarians who have not registered for GPO Access that you may still register for the GPO Access service at any time. If you do not have or cannot obtain Internet access, and you are outside of the Washington metropolitan area, you can still register and access the online databases through a modem using our limited 800 number. To qualify for the 800 service, your library will have to certify in a letter that you do not have Internet access, and the 800 service is the only way for your depository to get to the GPO Access server and avoid long distance telephone charges. You should also include your Registration Confirmation Number (provided upon registering online) on the letter. Mail the letter to: Director, Library Programs Service U.S. Government Printing Office STOP: SL Washington, DC 20401 Remember, modem access will limit you to SWAIS that contains ASCII text files. If you want to transfer TIFF graphics file or Adobe Acrobat PDF page image files, you will need Internet access with a static IP (Internet Protocol) number, Windows, WAIS client software, and to register for WAIS. Because of the potential expense, GPO anticipates that use of the 800-number will be only a short term solution, and that your library will attempt to get Internet access. You must recertify your need for the 800 service at least once every 6 months through a letter to the address listed above. Depositories using this service will have special procedures to follow and will be issued an authorization number to use with the 800-number. Once we receive and approve your request for 800-number service, a member of our staff will contact you. Depository libraries can obtain a maximum of ten (10) subscriptions per GPO Access database. There are currently three subscription databases; 1) one for the Federal Register databases; 2) one for the Congressional Record databases, and 3) one for the Congressional Bills databases. The GAO Reports database is also available to all depository libraries. Complete information on GPO Access and registration procedures is available by calling the U.S. Fax Watch at (202) 512-1716. Then press 4 (information on popular products and services or ordering information); then press 4 again (information on popular products, GPO Access, or the Federal Bulletin board). You will then be prompted to enter document numbers, and then your fax telephone number. Ask for document numbers: 3357 - Registration; Selective Housing; SWAIS or WAIS? (11 p.) 3353 - Frequently Asked Questions (8 p.) We encourage you to take advantage of the limited 800 service while waiting for your library to obtain Internet access. This will not only allow you to immediately have access to our on-line databases, but it will help make more government information available to the public through the Federal Depository Library Program. If you are not a current user, we hope that your library will join us in serving the public and supporting the enhancement of GPO Access. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. William Thompson or Mr. Gil Baldwin on (202) 512-1002. Sincerely, WAYNE P. KELLEY Superintendent of Documents .