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Find a Federal depository library near you!

FDLP LogoThere are nearly 1,250 depository libraries throughout the United States and its territories. Where is yours? Visit the Federal Depository Library Directory.

There are three ways you can find a library near you:

  • Click on a state, commonwealth or territory on the map.
  • Search by keyword.
  • Search by specific types of data, such as depository number, ZIP or area code.

What is a Federal depository library?

What are you interested in?

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Your local Federal depository library is ready to help! Explore publications, journals, electronic resources, microfiche, microfilm and more on hundreds of thousands of topics for FREE at Federal depository libraries. Explore all of this with the expert assistance of trained librarians.

Since 1813, depository libraries have safeguarded the public's right to know by collecting, organizing, maintaining, preserving, and assisting users with information from the Federal Government. Depository libraries provide local, no-fee access to Government information in an impartial environment with professional assistance.

What is the Federal Depository Library Program?

Established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) involves the acquisition, format conversion, and distribution of depository materials to libraries throughout the United States and the coordination of Federal depository libraries in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

The mission of the FDLP is to disseminate information products from all three branches of the Government to about 1,250 libraries nationwide at no cost.

The U.S. Government Printing Office administers the FDLP and serves to provide this network of libraries with the tools they need to keep America informed.