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Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
Congress established the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) in 1813 to help fulfill its responsibility to inform the public about the policies and programs of the U.S. Government. Today, public officials designate depository libraries to provide local, no-fee, public access to Federal Government information with impartial and expert librarian assistance. All federal depository libraries, unless excepted by law, share in this responsibility.
Publications in the Federal Depository Library Program are of public interest or educational value and are from all three branches of the Federal Government. These titles are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government. This list is subject to change.
While many government documents are now born digital, the Government Publishing Office (GPO) still produces some in print. The titles in this guide are those the Kelley Center for Government Information still subscribes to.
What is the FDLP?
FDLP Mission, Vision, & Values
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