ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES 
NEWSLETTER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY PROGRAM 
 
 
 
VOL. 19, NO. 08	GP 3.16/3-2:19/08	JUNE 15, 1998 
 
 

NEW MAILING CONTRACT NOW IN EFFECT

Potomac Business Center, Inc. (PBC) of Washington, DC began handling
Library Programs Service (LPS) outgoing shipments Monday, June 1, 1998.

PBC administrators have extensive management experience and have also
provided mailing services to various agencies within the Department of
Defense and other businesses located in the Washington metropolitan
area.

PBC has secured United Parcel Service (UPS) as a subcontractor.  UPS,
the world's largest package distribution company, transports more than
3.1 billion parcels and documents annually.

Depository libraries should expect to receive their shipments through
UPS.  Washington, DC metropolitan area libraries may receive delivery
through PBC and UPS.  Delivery times will continue to be within seven
business days after leaving GPO.

Please continue to contact the LPS claims office to report non-receipt
of shipments or receipt of damaged shipments.  LPS claims personnel can
be reached on (202) 512-1024.