In August of 2023, Scott Matheson, Superintendent of Documents at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, sent a letter to Depository Library Coordinators outlining a framework to transform the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) to a digital program.
What does this mean for libraries? As more trusted digital versions of titles are available, GPO will limit the number of print distribution titles, reducing the number of tangible titles distributed to FDLP libraries. National Collection Service Areas are collaborating to ensure there is continued access to Federal Government information.
What about our existing tangible collections? Tangible collections will remain in libraries and follow all existing rules and guidance. The NYS Library is a preservation steward for selected titles to support continued public access to U.S. Government documents in tangible format.