FDL Handbook

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FDL Handbook

The FDL Handbook (2008) has been superseded by the Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program (June 2011).

NOTE: The FDLP Handbook can still be used for background information and contains explanatory information to help libraries achieve compliance. When new FDLP Desktop material is developed, this Handbook will be archived.

The Federal Depository Library Handbook (FDL Handbook) contains instructions and manuals that provides legal requirements, program requirements, and guidance for depository operations. Each chapter also includes best practices, tips, and resources for library administrators.

The Federal depository community worked to consolidate and update the Instructions to Depository Libraries and the Federal Depository Library Manual (and Supplements), into the FDL Handbook. With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.

The FDL Handbook is updated as necessary based on changes in the Program and community input.

#	Article Title	Hits
1	Preface	6729
2	Acknowledgements	5972
3	Introduction	7579
4	How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook	6544
5	Chapter 1: LSCM Organization	11300
6	Chapter 2: Legal Requirements	15207
7	Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status	14288
8	Chapter 4: Public Services	14812
9	Chapter 5: Depository Collections	19069
10	Chapter 6: Technical Services	13964
11	Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments	7605
12	Chapter 8: Preservation	11049
13	Chapter 9: Housing	11059
14	Chapter 10: Staffing	10725
15	Chapter 11: Partnerships	10180
16	Chapter 12: Regional Services	12653
17	Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries	12838
18	Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery	11592
19	Chapter 15: Federal Libraries	11253
20	Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type	31188
21	Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators	9977
22	Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians	10104
23	Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement	9854
24	Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary	10169
25	Appendix F: Change Control Log	6727

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