Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont Depository Libraries
As part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), the University of Maine Library serves as the Regional Depository for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The resources linked on this page are intended to assist depository librarians in serving the public. General users should go to the main site: Government Publications Library.
The Federal Depository Library Program (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 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.
As institutions committed to equity of access and dedicated to free and unrestricted public use, the nation's nearly 1,250 depository libraries serve as one of the vital links between "We the people" and our Government. Anyone can visit Federal depository libraries and use the Federal depository collections which are filled with information on careers, business opportunities, consumer information, health and nutrition, legal and regulatory information, demographics, and numerous other subjects.
Depository Management
Depository Management Basics
Government Information Basics
The Most Interesting Information in the World - Webinar Recordings
Access vs. Privacy: Understanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Federal and United Nations Sources for Environmental Information
Finding Your Way in the Maize of Government Information for Agriculture Research
From News to the Document: Finding Government Information Mentioned in Newspapers, Blogs & Tweets
Go back to School with Schoolhouse Rock!: Executive Documents
Go back to School with Schoolhouse Rock!: Legislative Process
Government Sources Used in Native American Historical Research
Oh, the Places We Have Gone: Using Map and GIS Data Resources from the Federal Government
Turning Points in History: Fitting Government Information into History Day Projects
Using the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to Locate Government Information
What Happens When the Lights Go Out: Government Shutdown & Loss of Access to Government Information
GPO's FDLP Academy
North Carolina Library Assocation
Thanks to University of Minnesota Libraries for many of these links.
