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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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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 662
2 Acknowledgements 519
3 Introduction 859
4 How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook 660
5 Chapter 1: LSCM Organization 1019
6 Chapter 2: Legal Requirements 1676
7 Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status 1245
8 Chapter 4: Public Services 1330
9 Chapter 5: Depository Collections 2707
10 Chapter 6: Technical Services 1163
11 Chapter 7: Public Access Assessments 1127
12 Chapter 8: Preservation 816
13 Chapter 9: Housing 1053
14 Chapter 10: Staffing 1039
15 Chapter 11: Collaborative Efforts 867
16 Chapter 12: Regional Services 897
17 Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries 1044
18 Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery 1035
19 Chapter 15: Federal Libraries 894
20 Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type 3226
21 Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators 1053
22 Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians 981
23 Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement 1030
24 Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary 997
25 Appendix F: Change Control Log 680