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The FDL Handbook (2008) has been superseded by the Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program (June 2011).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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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	6766
2	Acknowledgements	6019
3	Introduction	7615
4	How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook	6579
5	Chapter 1: LSCM Organization	11363
6	Chapter 2: Legal Requirements	15286
7	Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status	14377
8	Chapter 4: Public Services	14902
9	Chapter 5: Depository Collections	19200
10	Chapter 6: Technical Services	14053
11	Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments	7655
12	Chapter 8: Preservation	11129
13	Chapter 9: Housing	11121
14	Chapter 10: Staffing	10798
15	Chapter 11: Partnerships	10243
16	Chapter 12: Regional Services	12732
17	Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries	12903
18	Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery	11686
19	Chapter 15: Federal Libraries	11336
20	Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type	31523
21	Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators	10031
22	Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians	10162
23	Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement	9920
24	Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary	10220
25	Appendix F: Change Control Log	6775

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