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Instructions

This section contains information on how to use various FDLP services and resources.

  • Cataloging Record Distribution Program FAQs for Current Participants
    @media print { div.accordion-body { height:auto !important; } } If your question isn’t addressed here, please see Guidance, Questions, and Technical Assistance. Can I change/update my library’s CRDP
  • Claiming Federal Publications
    The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) will attempt to replace copies of federal publications that are damaged, not shipped, or defective. Claims are filed by the depository coordinator or another staff member auth
  • Claims Copies Exhausted
    Surplus stock has been exhausted for the following titles. Do NOT submit claims for publications appearing on this list. Item numbers with this symbol % are shipped short; no rainchecks. Paper S
  • Depository Selection Information Management System (DSIMS)
    Depository libraries receive Federal publications through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Libraries select Federal publications that they wish to receive based on the needs of their constituents. Consult
  • Direct Mail Titles
    Direct mail is depository material that is shipped directly to the library from a GPO contractor. This material does not appear on a GPO-issued shipping list. Any titles currently selected by libraries and received
  • Establishing Intrastate Regional Depository Libraries
    The provisions of chapter 19 of Title 44, U.S.C., prescribe a structure for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) consisting of regional and selective libraries, and set the conditions for the operation of the FD
  • FDLP eXchange
    FDLP eXchange provides libraries in the Federal Depository Library Program with a one-stop-shop for the entire needs and offers process. FDLP eXchange automates disposition processing by allowing libraries to enter infor
  • FDLP eXchange Tips of the Week
    @media print { div.accordion-body { height:auto !important; } } Each week, GPO will bring FDLP eXchange users a new tip to help you navigate FDLP eXchange. Recent Tips Tip 41: Mailing and Markin
  • Forwarding or Returning Misdirected Shipment Boxes
    A misdirected depository shipment box is one you receive that: Does not have your library number on it. Has your library number on it but the contents are not items that you select. Has your library number on it and
  • Item Lister
    Item Lister provides users with the ability to see which item numbers are and are not being selected by any given Federal depository library. To search, select the type of report and enter the library number. There are

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