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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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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 661
2 Acknowledgements 518
3 Introduction 858
4 How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook 659
5 Chapter 1: LSCM Organization 1018
6 Chapter 2: Legal Requirements 1673
7 Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status 1244
8 Chapter 4: Public Services 1329
9 Chapter 5: Depository Collections 2706
10 Chapter 6: Technical Services 1162
11 Chapter 7: Public Access Assessments 1126
12 Chapter 8: Preservation 815
13 Chapter 9: Housing 1051
14 Chapter 10: Staffing 1038
15 Chapter 11: Collaborative Efforts 866
16 Chapter 12: Regional Services 896
17 Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries 1042
18 Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 1032
19 Chapter 15: Federal Libraries 893
20 Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type 3225
21 Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators 1052
22 Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians 978
23 Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement 1028
24 Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary 996
25 Appendix F: Change Control Log 679