Documents distributed through the FDLP are Federal government property. By law, regional depository libraries are responsible for the disposal process in their state/region. Selective depository libraries must consult with their regional depository library for specific instructions on the procedures to be followed when discarding depository materials. In most cases, regional permission must be granted prior to the withdrawal of depository publications.
Depository material qualifies to be weeded from your collection in three ways:
Discarded materials will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to libraries participating in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) in accordance with the procedures set forth by our Regional Depository (Newark Public Library). Any library making a claim is responsible for all shipping costs or for making alternate arrangements.