Description

Free government publications that can be ordered to be used for a program or put on display. For instance, using CDC publications for a health program or the Federal Trade Commission publications for a How to Avoid Scam program.

Audience

Librarians

Cost

$0

Timing 

Depending on the program or timing of display.

Suggested Duration

Handout Display 

• It should take an hour to set up and display handouts. 

Ordering of Publications 

• It can take up to 3 to 14 days depending on the institution that you’re ordering from. 

Resources needed 

Handout Display 

• Area to display handouts
• Handouts regarding various topics 

Area to display handouts during your specific program

• Table to display handouts
• OR can be left on chair
• OR handed out to patrons as they’re walking into the program 

Tips for Success

Plan 4 months prior to the date and finalize so that the order can arrive on time.

Assessment Ideas

Track the number of handouts put out minus (-)  the number of handouts distributed.

Partners and Stakeholders

None.

Additional Resources/Bibliography

Resources

• Federal Trade Commission Free Publications for America's Consumers
• English Publications | FDA
• CDC-INFO on Demand - Publications
• Search Publications | Medicare
• Patient Education Publications - National Cancer Institute
• EDU Publication (gpo.gov)
• NIH Publications List | Search Page  

Submitted by 

Dr. Bianca Brillant, Department of Veterans Affairs

Public Domain

This is a work of the U.S. Government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. Foreign copyrights may apply.