Government Depository – Orange County Public Law Library

Orange County Public Law Library (OCPLL) participates in both the Federal and California state depository library programs. The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress in 1813 to provide free public access to federal government information. The current structure was established in 1962 and is overseen by the Government Publishing Office (GPO). Access to government information is provided through a network of depository libraries across the United States and online using GPO’s “govinfo” site. Federal depository libraries are required to provide access to the FDLP Basic Collection, core U.S. Government resources that support the public’s right to know about the workings and essential activities of the Federal Government. The California State Depository Library Program was established in 1945 and is administered by the California State Library. Participating libraries receive publications produced or distributed by California state agencies. As a selective depository, OCPLL chooses materials that coincide with the subject areas of our collection. Materials are available in a variety of formats and located in many areas within the Library.