FDLP - Federal Depository Library Program

Bortz Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to these documents is guaranteed by law through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).

This guide is designed to help you navigate and access our digital Government document collections. If you have any questions, please contact a librarian for assistance: email reference@hsc.edu, call (434) 223-6302, or chat with us live during regular business hours.

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On This Guide...       About the FDLP   Learn more about the Federal Depository Library Program, its purpose, history, and collections.   The Basic Collection   Every Federal Depository library is required to have titles in the "basic collection" accessible for immediate use.   Virginia State Documents   Browse through government resources relating to the Commonwealth of Virginia, including historic government resources.   Statistics Find statistics from the Census Bureau, Justice Department, State Department, historical statistics, and much more.   Military Branch Resources   Each branch of the U.S. Military maintains its own archival collections and libraries. Researchers can browse or search through digital and print collections, or make appointments for in-person research.   Federal Agencies   Browse a partial listing of federal agencies and organizations, or find links to search through government publications.