About the US Federal Depository Program (FDLP)

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Established by Congress and administered by the United States Government Printing Office (GPO), the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is a network of almost 1,250 libraries located nationwide that are required by law (Title 44 USC) to provide free and unrestricted public access to federal government information.

The GPO produces a wide range of information products from all three branches of the Government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial), which are then made available to all federal depositories.

Selective depositories, like the Davis Library, generally choose only the materials that they feel are best suited for their library users and target service areas.

Regional libraries, such as the State Library of Ohio, preserve and provide access to all information products disseminated by the GPO through the FDLP. These types of federal depositories are located in each state to help ensure that the American public has adequate access to our Government’s information.

Other federal depositories located in Southeastern Ohio and the Tri-state area include:

Ohio University—Athens, OH

Shawnee State University—Portsmouth, OH

Marshall University—Huntington, WV

Ashland Community and Technical College—Ashland, KY

You may also search the GPO Access website by a clickable map to locate a depository library near you.

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