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Subject:        Re: World Factbook
Date:   Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:41:39 -0600
From:   Schiefer, Sandra Lynn <[log in to unmask]>
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This came through the GPO-FDLP-L listserv.

GPO, in coordination with the CIA, will be making the 2008 and 2009
editions of the World Factbook (PREX  3.15:, item number 0856-A-07)
available in paper format as a sales and as a depository item. The 2008
edition is expected to be available for distribution by June 2009. The
2009 edition is expected to be distributed by August 2009. Sales copies
will be available from the U.S. Government Bookstore
<http://bookstore.gpo.gov> and FDLP copies will be distributed on
upcoming shipping lists.

Sandy Schiefer
Government Documents Librarian
University of Missouri-Columbia
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From: Discussion of Government Document Issues
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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:21 AM
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Subject: World Factbook

Did anyone receive The World Factbook 2008 (print format)?

I understand it is online, but thought we would get the 2008. Thanks for
your enlightenment.



Phyllis Tanner, Reference Librarian
Enterprise-Ozark Community College
P. O. Box 1300 / 600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36331/36330
334-347-2623 Ext. 2298
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