From Chapter 5: Depository Collections

Your depository library is expected to have the titles in the Basic Collection accessible to patrons. How this is accomplished is your local decision, however, merely linking to GPO Access or the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) does not provide sufficient access to all of these titles. Your library MUST still collect publications to support the needs of the community you serve.

Relevant print and electronic indexes should be available in your depository to facilitate access to the resources of the documents collection. As electronic items are added to the depository collection, ensure you're providing users the ability to locate these items which may be through a database, index, or web site search.

If your depository library is served by a regional depository, you may withdraw publications retained for the statutory minimum period of five years from receipt after securing permission from the regional library for disposal. Publications distributed through the FDLP are, and remain, U.S. Government property.