Virginia Federal Depository Library Offers Procedures 

Selective U.S. depository libraries served by a regional may withdraw depository publications which are no longer needed and which have been held for at least five years from the date of receipt. However, all withdrawal of depository publications by federal depository libraries in Virginia must be according to these guidelines and procedures. They are designed to ensure not only that all legal requirements are met, but also that valuable government information is not lost to the citizens of Virginia. They are based on the Instructions to Depository Libraries (Rev. August 2000), the Federal Depository Library Handbook (January 2008),  and Memorandum to Regional librarians dated 04/07/95 from Sheila M. McGarr, Chief, Depository Services, Library Program Services, U.S. Government Printing Office.

All federal depository libraries should have an up-to-date, written collection development policy which addresses the library's depository status. The policy should contain a description of the scope of the depository collection, including information about which items are selected and how long they are to be retained. It should also include a plan for regular weeding. These guidelines and procedures should be included with that plan.

Questions can be addressed to Barbie Selby or Tim Morton, at the University of Virginia Library.