Module 2: Maintaining The Depository Collection

Selection (continued)

GPO encourages libraries to coordinate selections with neighboring depositories so that the full range of depository publications are available within each Congressional district
In support of its depository function, each library purchases commercial finding aids and databases to enhance the public's use of the collection

Practice Question:

Why does a library purchase finding aids for the depository collection?
Because GPO does not provide finding aids
 To help staff assign SuDocs numbers
 To enhance reference services for the public
 All of the above

For further thought:

  Why is it important for the full range of depository materials to be available at libraries within a given area?  

 

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