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FDL Handbook

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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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 2896
2 Acknowledgements 2269
3 Introduction 3562
4 How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook 2791
5 Chapter 1: LSCM Organization 4862
6 Chapter 2: Legal Requirements 6524
7 Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status 5675
8 Chapter 4: Public Services 5964
9 Chapter 5: Depository Collections 7712
10 Chapter 6: Technical Services 5413
11 Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments 1261
12 Chapter 8: Preservation 4371
13 Chapter 9: Housing 4448
14 Chapter 10: Staffing 4363
15 Chapter 11: Partnerships 4031
16 Chapter 12: Regional Services 5310
17 Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries 5261
18 Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 4654
19 Chapter 15: Federal Libraries 4656
20 Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type 9807
21 Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators 4178
22 Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians 4034
23 Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement 4144
24 Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary 4333
25 Appendix F: Change Control Log 2829