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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
    If your question isn’t addressed here, please see Guidance, Questions, and Technical Assistance. Where can I find news from GPO about the CRDP? News is included in GPO’s FDLP News and Events news alert
  • Claiming Federal Publications
    COVID-19 Update for Claims: Use These Temporary Measures Until Further Notice During the COVID-19 pandemic, the normal 60-day period for claims is suspended. Claims may only be made for material on regular shipping
  • 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
  • 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
  • List of Classes
    The List of Classes is the official listing of publications available for selection by depository libraries participating in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).

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