This section contains information on how to use various FDLP services and resources.
Instructions
Claiming Federal Publications
This information has been consolidated and updated. Please go to the Claims page for the most current information.
Requesting GPO Participation
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) appreciates invitations to visit your library and to participate in your library's events. If you need a consultation regarding the management of your depository library, an…
Persistent Uniform Resource Locator (PURL): Explanation, Purpose, and Tracking Usage at Your Library
PURLs provide stable URLs to online Federal information that can be used on depository library websites and in cataloging records.
About PURLs
Since March 1998, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has used…
Direct Mail Titles
Direct mail is depository material that is shipped directly to the library from a GPO contractor. This material does not appear on a GPO-issued shipping list. Any titles currently selected by libraries and received…
Passwords and Accounts Used by Depository Libraries
There are several passwords and accounts used by Federal depository libraries. These include:
FDLP password (your library’s general depository password)
askGPO account
FDLP Data Manager (FDM)
Z39.50 password
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