From Chapter 10: Staffing

Your depository library MUST have one staff member designated as the depository coordinator. This staff member’s responsibilities are detailed above in the section on staff responsibilities.

Keep your regional librarian and GPO informed of any changes in depository responsibilities and operations within your library.

Despite the fact that depository libraries are receiving fewer tangible publications, the need for staff is not decreasing. Staff are needed for many important tasks:

• To integrate electronic records into library catalogs;
• To integrate government information into library Web resources and user education;
• To train all library staff to use government information resources effectively; and
• To provide public service in person and remotely, as finding government information becomes more complex in the electronic environment.

Staff with depository responsibilities should receive library support for attendance at appropriate local and national meetings. Equally, you, as a library administrator, are encouraged to attend the annual Federal Depository Library Conference to learn about the FDLP.