Federal Depository Policies and Procedures

Public Access Computer Workstations (page 26) from Chapter 4 "Public Services" in Federal Depository Library Handbook (1/2008)

Libraries may provide guests the ability to log in at a workstation or staff may log them in at authenticated stations. At a minimum, if all workstations providing Internet access require authentication, users should be directed to public service desks for assistance through mediated searching.

Time limits and the use of sign-up sheets are acceptable but should be no more severe than such measures used for non-depository workstation access.

The language on public workstations, web pages, and signage should promote access to government information rather than dissuading or limiting access."

See also Depository e-mail sent 6/4/08

Identification Issues in Depository Libraries Reviewed (4/15/03)

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/adnotes/ad041503.html#3

Assuring Free Public Access to Federal Government Information Admin Notes (4/15/03)

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/adnotes/2003/240403/an2404e.htm

FDLP Internet Use Policy Guidelines (1998 rev 3/2003)

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/mgt/iupolicy.html

Instructions to Depository Libraries Revised 2000 -- Public Access (superseded by Federal Depository Library Handbook)

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/pubs/instructions/in_ch7.html#A

Depository Library Public Service Guidelines For Government Information in Electronic Formats (9/15/98)

http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fdlp/mgt/pseguide.html

CALEA (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act)

Information from the American Library Association on CALEA and libraries