Regional depository information for selectives
The resources on this page are intended to assist depository librarians in serving the public.
About the FDLP
As part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), the University of Minnesota Libraries serve as the Regional Depository for Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan. Regional Depository staff is available to help participating libraries.
Needs and offers information
University of MN regional guidelines for weeding depository collectionsSelective federal depository libraries have guidelines about when and what to withdraw from their collections.
Regional needs and offers listsThe Regional Depository Library Disposal Guide is integral to ensuring the Regional has a complete set of federal government publications in a tangible format. For much of the collection, this policy is in effect when selective depositories in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan choose to withdraw federal publications from their collections.
Listserv information
MINNDOCS
The MINNDOCS Google Group is the official communications vehicle for Federal Depository Libraries in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Michigan. It is used for official messages from the Regional Library, for notices of meetings, and also for general information and questions for and from documents librarians in the region.
Requirements Each Federal Depository Library in these states is required to have at least one staff member on MINNDOCS. That staff member is responsible for communicating essential messages to appropriate staff. Any number of other staff members may also subscribe. Only members of the list may post messages.
Subscribe Contact Jenny McBurney, Government Publications and Regional Depository Librarian.
Michigan
To join the MICHDOC or the GOVDOC-M lists, please email [email protected].
Regional advisory group
Representatives from the University of Minnesota
Jenny McBurney, Government Publications Librarian and Regional Depository Coordinator
Representatives from Minnesota selectives
Michael Gorman, St. Cloud State University
Naomi Skulan, University of Minnesota-Morris
Representative from South Dakota selectives
Elizabeth Fox, South Dakota State University
Representatives from Michigan selectives
Julia Ezzo, Michigan State University
Janice Selberg, Library of Michigan/State Law Library
Tim Peters, Central Michigan University
Education and training
Resources to help manage your depository library.
Depository Management Basics webinar - including slide deck and handouts
Michigan State University's SuDocs Basics
Watch & Learn Digest - a monthly digest with links to upcoming learning opportunities as well as recordings of previous webinars and webcasts.
Help! I'm an Accidental Government Information Librarian webinars - North Carolina Library Association
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Depository library locations
Map of Federal Depository Libraries in MN, SD, and MI Find a depository libraryState plans
Directories
Michigan selectives directoryMichigan has 40 Federal Depository Libraries. The Regional Depository at the University of Minnesota's Government Publications Library receives all materials distributed under the program. The other depositories select materials to serve the needs of their clientele. This directory indicates the proportion of available materials which is selected by each depository. It also indicates whether materials are retained beyond the 5 years required by law.
Minnesota selectives directoryMinnesota has 21 Federal Depository Libraries. The Regional Depository at the University of Minnesota's Government Publications Library receives all materials distributed under the program. The other depositories select materials to serve the needs of their clientele. This directory indicates the proportion of available materials which is selected by each depository. It also indicates whether materials are retained beyond the 5 years required by law.
South Dakota selective directory South Dakota has 9 selectives.