Check the “Offer Nationally” box to offer materials outside your region after following regional procedures to offer within the region.The default when FDLP eXchange was launched was to leave the box unchecked, so libraries that want to offer nationally will need to change that setting to enable offering outside their region in FDLP eXchange.To verify that the box is checked, login to FDLP eXchange, then choose “My Library” from the Library Account menu. If the box has b...

Many states have more than one library serving as a regional. These regionals manage discards in many different ways, all of which can be done using FDLP eXchange. As with single-regional states, it is up to the regionals to determine the discard process for selectives.There are two important things for multi-regional states to do when using eXchange:Have a plan. There are numerous ways that regionals in these states divide discard responsibilities, whether by topic, cal...

FDLP eXchange is a tool designed to make discarding depository materials easier for libraries. However, it is important to remember that requirements and processes for discarding have not changed with the release of eXchange.Regionals still establish discard policies and procedures for their regions. They determine whether a region will use eXchange, what can be discarded, and how long review periods are to be.Offers must still follow the established review process of: r...