FDL Handbook

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FDL Handbook

The FDL Handbook (2008) has been superseded by the Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program (June 2011).

NOTE: The FDLP Handbook can still be used for background information and contains explanatory information to help libraries achieve compliance. When new FDLP Desktop material is developed, this Handbook will be archived.

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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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	7671
2	Acknowledgements	6921
3	Introduction	8396
4	How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook	7360
5	Chapter 1: LSCM Organization	12385
6	Chapter 2: Legal Requirements	16600
7	Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status	15926
8	Chapter 4: Public Services	16494
9	Chapter 5: Depository Collections	21282
10	Chapter 6: Technical Services	15621
11	Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments	8908
12	Chapter 8: Preservation	12602
13	Chapter 9: Housing	12388
14	Chapter 10: Staffing	12020
15	Chapter 11: Partnerships	11414
16	Chapter 12: Regional Services	14072
17	Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries	14429
18	Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery	13220
19	Chapter 15: Federal Libraries	12764
20	Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type	38839
21	Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators	11051
22	Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians	11257
23	Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement	11081
24	Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary	11539
25	Appendix F: Change Control Log	7755

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