THE MESSAGE BELOW IS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES,
VOL. 16, #12  (Sept. 15, 1995).


BIENNIAL SURVEY DUE NOVEMBER 1, 1995

        LPS is distributing the Biennial Survey of Depository Libraries
to all depositories via first class mail, in a large envelope prominently
marked "BIENNIAL SURVEY."  LPS expects to mail the survey by the end of
September.  The answer sheets are due back to GPO by November 1, 1995.
All depository libraries are legally required to respond to the survey.

        Some of the survey questions were developed in response to a
request by Congress to prepare a study relating to electronic media in
depositories.  LPS regrets the lack of prior notification of these
questions, and advises libraries to make their best estimates when
responding.

        Survey responses will be tabulated automatically by a telefax
system, so libraries should fax their answer sheets to the special fax
number indicated on the survey.

        Any questions should be directed to the Biennial Survey Hotline:
(202) 512-1119.

        After October 1, replacement copies of the Biennial Survey
questions and answer sheet will be available from the depository library
section of U.S. Fax Watch at (202) 512-1716.

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