Federal depository library

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A federal depository library is a library in the United States that is part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), which requires participating libraries to hold federal government publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Federal depository libraries are public, academic, law, state, and other types of libraries which are designated by elected officials, or qualify for designation under U.S. federal law. [1] There are approximately 1,250 federal depository libraries located in all 50 states.[2] GPO provides federal depository libraries with free access to official U.S. government information in all formats.[3] In return these libraries agree to provide free and public access to that information, as well as professional assistance in finding and using that information.

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  1. ^ Federal Depository Library Program, U.S. Government Printing Office (Revised 2008). Designation Handbook for Federal Depository Libraries. Washington, D.C.. p. 7 (.pdf). http://www.fdlp.gov/repository/about-the-fdlp/designation-handbook-for-federal-depository-libraries/download.html. 
  2. ^ About the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) U.S. Government Printing Office
  3. ^ Federal Depository Library Program, U.S. Government Printing Office (2008-09-30 (revised)). Federal Depository Library Handbook. Washington, D.C.. pp. 3–1. http://www.fdlp.gov/handbook/index.html. 


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