Retention of Documents
Depository libraries must keep government documents in their collections for five years minimum, after which time the item can be removed from the collection but only with the approval of the regional library. Items marked for disposal must be offered first to the regional, then to other depository libraries (44 U.S.C. 1912). All depository libraries, including regional libraries, may dispose of items that have been superseded or issued later in bound form (44 U.S.C. 1911). If an item has been deselected, the library must still retain the publications it possesses from that item number for five years before it can be disposed of. Libraries cannot benefit financially from the disposal of a record.
Documents approved for disposal are available via the Needs & Offers list.
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