Public Printer Bob Tapella, Professor Nobuhiro Igawa and Acting SuDoc Ric Davis

“I am honored to study and learn how the United States disseminates government information to its citizens,” said Professor Nobuhiro Igawa. “If I could introduce a system similar to the Federal Depository Library Program in Japan, it would benefit all citizens who want to learn more about government information.”

Professor Igawa's visit is being facilitated by the Library of Congress, where he has already performed some analysis on production, dissemination and use of federal public information in the Library’s Government Documents Section. Following his studies at GPO, he will return for further research at the Library. GPO's Library Services and Content Management staff will provide introductory and advanced topics for his research. In addition to conducting his own research, Professor Igawa will also study the many challenges facing the FDLP and provide a fresh analysis.

"I am thrilled that Professor Igawa is spending a year with GPO studying how the agency keeps America informed through the FDLP,” said Acting Superintendent of Documents Ric Davis. “The GPO staff looks forward to a year of information sharing, collaboration, and learning. We are excited to help Professor Igawa learn about the FDLP's strong tradition of safeguarding the public's right to free access to Government information."