What is the Federal Depository Library Program?

Take a look at the logo to the left.  It is the symbol of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and it shows an eagle cradling a book in its wing.  This succinctly illustrates the FDLP's mission.

In the words of the U.S. Government Publishing Office (http://www.gpo.gov/libraries/), which administers the FDLP, "The Federal Depository Library Program was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government’s information. GPO administers the FDLP on behalf of the participating libraries and the public. Information products from the Federal Government are disseminated to these nationwide libraries that, in turn, ensure the American public has free access to the materials, both in print and online."

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

Budget of the United States Government

Federal regulations

Information on proposed Federal Regulations

Directories for the U.S. Congress

Record of Congressional activities

United States Code (containing Federal Laws)

Studies, Reports and Analyses prepared by all branches of the Federal Government

Wide varieties of data reflecting the ever-evolving sociological, demographic and economic life of the nation.

Publications developed to assist citizens in the overall betterment of their lives.