40.001: Depository Libraries for Government Publications
Overview
Program Number
40.001
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Sept. 11, 2017
Date Posted
Sept. 18, 2008
Objective
To provide a class of libraries in the United States and its possessions known as depository libraries, in which tangible and electronic U.S. Government information products are made available by the Superintendent of Documents for use by the public.
Applicant Eligibility
Depository libraries are designated by members of Congress, with two Representative designations provided for in each congressional district and four Senatorial designations provided for in each State at large. By law, all State libraries, highest State appellate court libraries, libraries of land grant colleges, and law school libraries are also eligible to be designated depositories.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Services are available to the general public.
Related Programs
Grant Awards
Depository Libraries for Government Publications direct grants
Grant Opportunities