LibGuides: Government Resources: Federal Government Resources

Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)

Cal State LA University Library is one of over 1,100 federal depository libraries across the country. As a member of the FDLP, we play a prominent role in providing Federal Government information to the public. FDLP libraries collaborate on a local and national level to provide informed access to historical and current Federal Government resources distributed through the FDLP and deposited in libraries nationwide. The current Cal State LA University Library's FDLP collection consists of a digital-only repository. All FDLP documents are searchable in OneSearch - see "Finding Government Documents" on the left for further instructions.

FDLP Basics

The United States Government is the largest publisher in the world. Every day the U.S. Government issues congressional bills, laws, regulations, presidential documents, studies, and more on a variety of topics. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is administered by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO).

FDLP Basic Collection: Core U.S. Government Resources
These resources are vital sources of information about the workings and essential activities of the U.S. Government.
FDLP Content
Guide describing the content from the FDLP that is most useful to library patrons.
FDLP Research Guides
These guides provide information about the Federal Government and the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). There are two types of guides: Subject and FDLP Information. “Subject Guides” explore a variety of topics that concern the Federal Government for the general public. “FDLP Information Guides” contain resources and guidance for Federal Depository Libraries about operations and services.
FDLP Website
Complete listing of all FDLP resources and services, including, but not limited to news updates, an events calendar and links to Congressionally Mandated Reports.

Featured FDLP Research Guides

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Resources
Information regarding American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Resources resources from some U.S. Government agencies and community guides by Federal Depository Libraries.
Civil Rights: African American Experiences in the United States
This guide contains freely available information from Federal, State, and Local Government resources; libraries; universities; non-partisan organizations; and museums.
Civil Rights: Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences in the United States
Civil Rights: LGBTQIA+ Resources
Information regarding LGBTQIA+ resources from some FDLP Academy webinars, guides by the Library of Congress, and community guides by Federal Depository Libraries.
Elections and Voting Rights
This guide focuses on Federal elections and voting rights. Topics include voter registration, congressional and presidential elections, constitutional amendments, and information for kids. The highlighted information comes from various U.S. Government agencies and the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Health and Wellness
This guide provides information on U.S. Government information on topics related health and wellness.
Maps and Geospatial Resources
The U.S. Government produces a variety of informational and interactive maps and geospatial resources, of which this guide provides some examples.