Kelley Center for Government Information

SERVICES

Federal Depository Library Program

fdlp.gov

The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) is a national program established in 1813 authorized by 44 U.S.C. § 19.

• Its mission is “to keep America informed” AND “ensure that the American public has free equal and permanent access to government information”
• Its vision is "to provide Government information when and where it is needed in order to create informed citizenry and an improved quality of life." (FDLP Mission, Vision, & Values)

Fondren Library is a selective federal depository library (#0608C) designated by the U.S. Congress in March 23, 1967. FDLP program has evolved with changes in information technology, but the mission and the vision stay the same. Today, the Kelley Center keeps working closely with the U.S. Government Publishing Office and a national network of 1000+ Federal depository libraries, as well as strategic partners at local, regional, and national levels to provide comprehensive services. Visit our Government Information LibGuide or contact your FDLP Representative at Fondren Library Kelley Center to learn more.

Patent and Trademark Resource Center

Fondren was designated a patent depository library in July 1977; since then, the program has changed with advances in technology and the needs of innovators and entrepreneurs. Today, we are a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), located in and managed by the Kelley Center. The PTRC Program, supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is a national network of designated libraries authorized by 35 U.S.C. § 12 to:

• Disseminate patent and trademark information, and
• Support diverse intellectual property needs of the public.

Maps and Microform Collections

The Kelley Center assists research and instructional needs of the Rice and Houston community by providing access to and assistance with the Library's large collection of microform materials, physical atlases and maps, and a large, uncataloged set of AEC/Department of Energy documents. Most maps and a significant portion of the microform collections are received through the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), with updates primarily provided in digital formats. However, these microforms and maps also include non-government publications.