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The FDL Handbook (2008) has been superseded by the Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program (June 2011).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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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	7929
2	Acknowledgements	7139
3	Introduction	8618
4	How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook	7570
5	Chapter 1: LSCM Organization	12788
6	Chapter 2: Legal Requirements	17066
7	Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status	16382
8	Chapter 4: Public Services	16991
9	Chapter 5: Depository Collections	22094
10	Chapter 6: Technical Services	16165
11	Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments	9379
12	Chapter 8: Preservation	13068
13	Chapter 9: Housing	12896
14	Chapter 10: Staffing	12465
15	Chapter 11: Partnerships	11802
16	Chapter 12: Regional Services	14651
17	Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries	14826
18	Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery	13613
19	Chapter 15: Federal Libraries	13104
20	Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type	40326
21	Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators	11427
22	Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians	11614
23	Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement	11504
24	Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary	11968
25	Appendix F: Change Control Log	8046

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