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The MU Libraries have participated in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1862. The FDLP was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. 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. The FDLP provides U.S. Government information at no cost to designated depository libraries throughout the country and territories. These depository libraries, in turn, provide local, no-fee access to Government information in an impartial environment with professional assistance.
The Libraries maintain subject guides to government information, as well as an extensive collection of specialized indexes and digital collections. If you need additional assistance in finding or using government information, please contact the Ellis Library Reference Desk or Marie Concannon, the Government Documents Coordinator, at concannonm@missouri.edu or (573) 882-0748.
We also serve as the Regional Federal Depository Library for the State of Missouri. Under Title 44 United States Code, Section 1912, Regional Depositories retain at least one copy of all U.S. Government publications and provide interlibrary loan, reference service, and collection management assistance to the other FDLP libraries in Missouri.
Additional resources for Federal Depository Libraries in Missouri can be found below:
- Guidelines for the Disposal of Federal Depository Publications in Missouri
- MO FDLP Exchange List Service
