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History Of The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) - Highlights
1813 In 1813 [3 Stat. 140], Congress first authorizes legislation to ensure the provision of one copy of the House and Senate Journals and other Congressional documents to certain universities, historical societies, state libraries, etc. The Secretary of State assumes responsibility for distributing publications. The earliest known depository is the American Antiquarian Society [1814].
1857 The Secretary of the Interior is given oversight of printing and the designation of depositories.
1858 Congress enables each representative to designate a depository in his / her district or territory.
1859 Each Senator is given the ability to designate a depository in his / her state.
1860 The Government Printing Office (GPO) is established. GPO's legal authority is guaranteed in Title 44 of the United States Code.
1876 The Public Printer, head of GPO, becomes a presidential appointed position, subject to Senate confirmation. The current Public Printer is The Honorable Bruce R. James.
1895 The General Printing Act of 1895 transfers authority for the depository program to the Office of the Superintendent of Documents, which has a direct reporting relationship to the Public Printer. The current Superintendent of Documents is Judith C. Russell.
1922 Public Act 171 allows depository libraries to be selective. Prior to passage of this act, depository libraries had received all material available through the depository program.
1962 The Depository Library Act of 1962 (Public Law 87-579) consolidates existing statutes and enables the rapid expansion of the depository library system.
1976 GPO adopts uniform cataloging standards and practices for publications distributed through the FDLP.
1993 The Government Printing Office Electronic Information Access Enhancement Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-40) enables the creation of the GPO Access product.
1996 Pursuant to a Congressional mandate (Public Law 104-53), the Public Printer of the United States issues a report and plan for a "more electronic" Federal Depository Library Program.
2004 The Public Printer articulates a new strategic plan for the GPO and the FDLP, Keeping American Informed in the 21st Century.
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