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The FDL Handbook (2008) has been superseded by the Legal Requirements & Program Regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program (June 2011).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 With the publication of the FDL Handbook, the Instructions and Manual are superseded.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	6270
2	Acknowledgements	5455
3	Introduction	7102
4	How to Interpret the Federal Depository Library Handbook	6096
5	Chapter 1: LSCM Organization	10555
6	Chapter 2: Legal Requirements	14252
7	Chapter 3: Federal Depository Status	13215
8	Chapter 4: Public Services	13794
9	Chapter 5: Depository Collections	17847
10	Chapter 6: Technical Services	12927
11	Chapter 7: Cooperative Efforts, Including Public Access Assessments	6837
12	Chapter 8: Preservation	10089
13	Chapter 9: Housing	10169
14	Chapter 10: Staffing	9870
15	Chapter 11: Partnerships	9412
16	Chapter 12: Regional Services	11614
17	Chapter 13: Transitioning Depository Libraries	11790
18	Chapter 14: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery	10534
19	Chapter 15: Federal Libraries	10160
20	Appendix A: Suggested Core Collections by Library Type	27804
21	Appendix B: Important for Library Administrators	9317
22	Appendix C: Important For Map Librarians	9230
23	Appendix D: Sample Selective Housing Agreement	9033
24	Appendix E: Acronyms, Abbreviations, & Glossary	9376
25	Appendix F: Change Control Log	6204

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