{"id":228,"date":"2016-08-03T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T18:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library-beta\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2025-03-31T20:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:37:34","slug":"depository-access-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/home-page\/government-documents\/depository-access-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Depository Access Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Library Depository Access Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”accent-color”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Designated as a government depository by the Federal Depository Library Program, Roberts-LaForge Library is legally obligated to provide “no-fee public access in an impartial environment with professional assistance to information produced by the Federal Government.” (Instructions to Depository Libraries<\/em><\/a><\/span>, Chapter 1: Federal Depository Status) The library\u2019s clientele includes Delta State University faculty and students, the city of Cleveland, and the larger Delta community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Physical Access<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”accent-color”][vc_column_text]The bulk of the federal depository collection is in an open-stacks arrangement that is accessible during public service hours. A select number of periodicals are kept on the second floor of the library. The microfiche collection is also housed on the second floor. All areas with depository resources are ADA compliant.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Research<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”accent-color”][vc_column_text]Extensive research and retrieval assistance is available. Research assistance is provided in person, via telephone, e-mail, or fax if necessary. Long distance inquiries may result in the loan or photocopying of depository materials or in extended consultation through e-mail.<\/p>\n

Children under the age of 17 must be in the company of an adult at all times; however, no one will be prohibited from using or accessing the government documents collection on account of age. Underage users may see the Government Documents Librarian for assistance.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” boxed=”true” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Circulation<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”accent-color”][vc_column_text]\n

Most depository materials are circulated. Exceptions include all microfiche, reference materials, old or fragile items, and periodicals housed on the second floor of the library.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Interlibrary Loan<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Paper documents not designated as reference materials may be loaned or duplicated in response to interlibrary loan requests. Under special circumstances and with the approval of the Government Documents Librarian, certain microfiche or CD items may be loaned as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Remote Access<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Most depository print and electronic publications from 1998-present are represented in the library\u2019s online catalog, which is accessible via the Internet 24 hours a day. If available online, a link is provided in the catalog. The library also maintains a home page for government information with links to GPO Access, the FDLP Electronic Collection, and several other federal government web sites.<\/p>\n

For more information on electronic government sources, please see DSU\u2019s Public Service Guidelines for Government<\/em>\u00a0Information in Electronic Formats<\/em><\/a><\/span> and its Internet Use Policy for Federal Depository Library Materials<\/em><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Roberts-LaForge Library\u2019s government documents page is accessible: here<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Please see Circulation of Government Documents<\/a><\/span> policy for more information on the circulation of depository materials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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