What is the Federal Depository Library Program?
The FDLP coordinates distribution of tangible Government documents to the nearly 1,150 Federal depository libraries across the U.S. and its territories; provides high-quality searching, access, and retrieval to a wide variety of online information; and provides bibliographic control for all Government information within its statutory scope. The mission of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is to provide free, ready, and permanent public access to Federal Government information, now and for future generations.
Every day the U.S. Government issues congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, studies, and other documents on a variety of topics. The Federal Depository Library Program (44 U.S.C. § 19), administered by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, was established by Congress in 1813 to ensure that the American public has access to Government information in depository libraries throughout the U.S. and its territories. Members of Congress may designate up to two qualified libraries.
Where Can I Find a Depository Library?
You can visit and use the collections free of charge at any of our Nation’s 1,150 Federal depository libraries. Locate a Federal depository library near you.
What Resources Will I Find at a Depository Library?
With a network of librarians to provide expert reference assistance and facilitate access to materials located at other libraries, you will find:
- information on health, careers, business opportunities, the military, science, technology, travel, nutrition, and more
- books, maps, microfiche, journals, and periodicals
- access to digital Government information resources
- historical publications dating back to the early days of the United States
- Federal depository libraries collaborate with one another to provide a vast array of unique historical and current Federal documents and they carry a collection of basic titles available for immediate use.
Where can I find the Depository Collection at Yuma Main Library?
The FDLP government documents collection is located on the second floor of the Main Library next to the Arizona Room. If you have questions accessing any of these materials a librarian is available to assist. In questions regarding the FDLP government documents collection please call the reference desk at 928-373-6514.
Federal Websites
United States Government Publish Office (GPO)
USA.GOV
CONGRESS.GOV
IRS.GOV
SSA.GOV
National Archives
Library of Congress
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
State Websites
Arizona State Legislature
Arizona Secretary of State
AZ Department of Economic Security
Arizona Memory Project
Arizona Vital Records
Arizona@Work
