Federal Depository Library Program

FDLP’s mission is to “provide free, ready, and permanent public access to Federal Government information, now and for future generations.”

The Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library was designated a selective Federal Depository Library in 1969. We are one of 43 selective libraries for the state of Pennsylvania. It is designated to serve the interests of the residents of the Fourth Congressional District.

The U.S. Congress first authorized the distribution of Government documents to universities, historical societies, and state libraries in 1813. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has overseen the FDLP since 1895. Currently, over 1,000 libraries across the nation are members of the FDLP.

Our library provides reference services about Federal Government information. Below is how to contact our staff for questions. We will reply within 48 business hours.

The Federal Government produces information and resources on a wide variety of subjects, and library patrons may be especially interested in the following well-resourced subjects:

Featured FDLP Resource Guides:

DiscoverGov provides a unified interface for searching across multiple U.S. Federal Government databases including GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) and GovInfo.

Structure of the U.S. Government

U. S. Congress

U.S. Federal Courts

U.S. Presidency

In addition to this webpage, here are some resources about Government information that our library provides.