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Union List of Item Selections

  • Last Updated: June 20, 2025
  • Published: May 28, 2025

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The Union List of Item Selections (UNION-L) are text (.txt) files listing all depository library selections. The first column contains item numbers, and the second column lists the Federal depository library numbers of libraries that select them. Files are updated weekly and posted on Fridays.

Comma Delimited Format (cd-ddis.zip)
A compressed file containing the item selection data for all depository libraries in a comma delimited text file

Fixed Field Format (ff-ddis.zip)
A compressed file containing the item selection data for all depository libraries in a fixed field file

Screenshot of some Federal depository libraries selecting U.S. Geological Survey’s Scientific Investigations Maps (series) listed in the comma delimited text file.

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Files last updated: 6/20/2025

Comma Delimited Format (cd-ddis.zip)

Fixed Field Format (ff-ddis.zip)

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Due to the size of the file, it is recommended that you view the file in a text editor, such as NotePad or TextPad. MS Excel will likely truncate the data.

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