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FDLP 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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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 -
2 Acknowledgements -
3 Introduction 3
4 How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook 1
5 Chapter 1: LSCM Organization -
6 Chapter 2: Legal Requirements -
7 Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status 1
8 Chapter 4: Public Services 1
9 Chapter 5: Depository Collections 2
10 Chapter 6: Technical Services 1
11 Chapter 7: Public Access Assessments -
12 Chapter 8: Preservation -
13 Chapter 9: Housing 1
14 Chapter 10: Staffing 1
15 Chapter 11: Collaborative Efforts -
16 Chapter 12: Regional Services -
17 Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries 1
18 Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 1
19 Chapter 15: Federal Libraries 1
20 Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type 9
21 Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators -
22 Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians -
23 Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement -
24 Appendix E Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary -
25 Appendix F: Change Control Log -