The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has free access to the extensive, complex, important and valuable information published by its government. For more that 130 years, libraries throughout the country that have been designated as depositories, have safeguarded the public’s right to know by collecting, organizing, maintaining, preserving and assisting users with information from the Federal government. The Selby Library has been a depository of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1970. It is a 48% select Depository, the largest south of Tampa. Publications range in formats from paper, video and microform, to electronic resources including, CD-ROM, DVD and Internet-based publications. They are issued by the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government. The documents encompass official reports, statistical sources, legislative information, periodicals, policy analysis and general information guides. The publications are received with the understanding that they will be freely and readily available to the public. The documents are shelved and filed by the Superintendent of Documents Classification system. This system is based on issuing agency rather that on subject or personal author. Documents can be located by SUNCAT and at GPO Access online. Most materials are available for checkout. The collection, located on the second floor of the library, is accessible during regular library hours.