FDLP Rules & Instructions

The FDLP Rules and Instructions provides depository libraries with a current, consolidated resource of all required program rules and further instructions for following them. These revised Program rules and instructions support today's library operations and free, public access to FDLP resources, in all formats.

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Did you know that the Historic Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications is available as a separate dataset in the CGP? Learn more.

FDLP Rules & Instructions

The FDLP Academy Training Repository provides access to recorded webinars, webcasts, and FDLP conferences. Associated slides and handouts are also available.

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Have you tried DiscoverGov, GPO’s web-based search tool that provides simple, one-stop searching across multiple U.S. Government databases?

News

  • Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026  Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET) Register Now!Webinar capacity: 100 attendees. If you cannot attend the live session, a day or so… Read More
  • New featured publications have been added to the Historic Publications page for Fall 2026, including:Congressional hearings added to GovInfo by Digital Content Contributor… Read More
  •  How is your library celebrating Halloween this year? Are you showcasing any spooky Government publications online or in the library? Have some fun with your library’s … Read More
  • Save the date, and mark your calendars. The spring 2027 Depository Library Council Virtual Meeting will take place in March.FDLP Pre-Meeting: Wednesday, March 24, 2027DLC… Read More
  • GPO’s System of Online Access | Collection Development Plan for fiscal year 2026 is now available on FDLP.gov. GPO continues to increase access to current and historic… Read More
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Events Calendar

 We’re Returning to the Moon Soon! Here’s How Your Library Can Get Involved

November 17, 2026 2:00 pm ET

FDLP Pre-Meeting

March 24, 2027 1:00 pm ET

Spring 2027 DLC Virtual Meeting

March 30, 2027 12:00 pm ET
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At the Harford Community College Library, Ben is showing patrons the way to the spooky Government documents.

At the New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library, Ben is serving up all the Government documents treats.

Catch Bat Ben in the dungeon (ground floor) of the Jessie Ball duPont Library at the University of the South with a display featuring nocturnal creatures from the Govdocs collection.

A witchy Ben is giving out free jack-o-lantern carving patterns at Jefferson College Library!

Ben is bewitched at the State Library of Massachusetts’ George Fingold Library!

The State Library of Louisiana got a visit from Ben dressed as an FDA Scientist!