All of the above plus -

• Provide the required electronic equipment

• Provide support to selectives in their region

• Function as a repository

• Not charge inter-library loan fees for federal government publications

  (There will also be separate exchange agreements with different requirements for foreign and for legislative libraries)

• In return for depository status, federal government departements will supply the DSP with copies of departmental publications of limited print runs

Memorandum of understanding from the Depository Services Program

• Provide free publications

• Provide documents on DSP policies and procedures

• Provide training sessions

• Provide electronic publications

• Provide publications in alternate formats (braille, large print, audio-cassettes)

• Provide documentation - Weekly and Monthly Checklists and on- line access

• Attempt to be as comprehensive as possible

• Offer timely service

• Identify titles not distributed by the program

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