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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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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 139
2 Acknowledgements 108
3 Introduction 164
4 How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook 113
5 Chapter 1: LSCM Organization 202
6 Chapter 2: Legal Requirements 257
7 Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status 203
8 Chapter 4: Public Services 217
9 Chapter 5: Depository Collections 424
10 Chapter 6: Technical Services 213
11 Chapter 7: Public Access Assessments 249
12 Chapter 8: Preservation 166
13 Chapter 9: Housing 187
14 Chapter 10: Staffing 221
15 Chapter 11: Collaborative Efforts 172
16 Chapter 12: Regional Services 187
17 Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries 192
18 Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 155
19 Chapter 15: Federal Libraries 155
20 Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type 1005
21 Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators 294
22 Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians 160
23 Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement 162
24 Appendix E Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary 201
25 Appendix F: Change Control Log 164