A federal depository library is a library in the United States that participates in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which requires it to hold federal government documents printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Federal depository libraries are public, academic , law, state, and other types of libraries which are designated by elected officials, or qualify for designation under U.S. federal law. [1] There are approximately 1,250 federal depository libraries located in all 50 states.[2] GPO provides federal depository libraries with free access to official U.S. government information in all formats.[3] In return these libraries agree to provide free and public access to that information, as well as professional assistance in finding and using that information.
See also
External links
- Clickable map of federal depository libraries from U.S. GPO Access.
- Find a federal depository library near you! from U.S. GPO Access.
- FDLP Desktop aggregates important information and news for the FDLP community.
References
- ^ Federal Depository Library Program, U.S. Government Printing Office (Revised 2008). Designation Handbook for Federal Depository Libraries. Washington, D.C. pp. p.7 (.pdf).
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- ^ Federal Depository Library Program, U.S. Government Printing Office (2008-09-30 (revised)). Federal Depository Library Handbook. Washington, D.C. pp. p.3-1.
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