Technological advances have brought the relevance of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) into question. This article examines the history of electronic products in the depository program, the redefinition of dissemination of government information in an electronic environment, the roles for nondepository government information services,…

Libraries assume a significant financial obligation in the provision of government publications and products. The Government Printing Office (GPO) service roles, service pledges, and depository library service roles are discussed. The GPO's Superintendent of Documents (SUDOCS), an electronic depository program, will place a significant financial…

Reviews recent legislative changes regarding U.S. information policy. An analysis of recommended changes is presented for the following federal agencies: General Services Administration, Office of Management and Budget, Joint Committee on Printing, and the Government Printing Office. (JLB)