Retiring GPO Public Printer Bruce James has an impressive array of accomplishments to his credit after his brief tenure of four years.  James came into the position with a goal of bringing the Government Printing Office into the 21st Century, and he has done just that. James is credited with being the official most responsible for working with the library community on establishing an authentic digital collection of published Government information and was recognizedas Federal Executive of the Year for guiding one of the nation's oldest and most venerable agencies into the digital age using best practices from both the Government and private sectors.

WhatTheyThink has interviewed James several times during his tenure, and our readers can use the WhatTheyThink search feature to view those interviews. Meanwhile, we took the opportunity to speak with James one more time for a look back over the four years and a look ahead to his next endeavors.
                                                                                                                                               

WTT:  Bruce, we appreciate your doing this one last interview as you leave the post of Public Printer.  As you look back over the four years, what were some of the challenges you faced?