Guidance

Moving Collections and Other Disruptions to Service

A growing number of depository libraries are experiencing the need to move collections, either temporarily for renovation projects or permanently, sometimes to an off-site location. Bibliographic Access Piece-Level Records Housing Materials Disruptions In Operations Timely Access Free Public Use ...
Guidance

Recall of Depository Material

When GPO issues a recall, libraries are legally required to withdraw, return, or destroy FDLP materials as instructed by GPO. Document Removal ...
Guidance

Physical Facilities and Collection Maintenance

  The housing and maintenance of depository materials can greatly affect free public access. Each format has specific needs Housing Materials Preservation & Protection ADA Access ...
Guidance

Leaving the FDLP

A depository library has the right to voluntarily relinquish its depository status. Selectives' Status Changes Regional Status Reconsideration Relinquishing Status ...
Guidance

Amending Your Library's Selection Profile

FDLP libraries choose materials for their libraries through selection profiles, that are the list of item numbers for specific desired content. As content and format needs of the community change, so too should the selections of government publications. Developing Collections Format Selections Required Item Numbers ...
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