Internet Access Policy for the Federal Depository Library Program Collection

The MSU Library adheres to Michigan State University's Acceptable Use Policy for MSU Information Technology Resources and its responsibility to promote security and accountability on the Internet through no anonymous access, while also following the Legal Requirements for the Federal Depository Library Program.

The MSU Library abides by the FDLP Free, Public Access Policy by providing access to products in the FDLP Electronic Collection through a system of "Selected Resources" computer workstations, located across from the Reference Desk on the First Floor of the Main Library. These workstations do not require login and are free of fees and other restrictions. As the "Selected Resources" workstations do not permit unfettered access to the Internet, established procedures ensure routine and regular addition of new products from the Electronic Collection to a central database, thereby permitting access. These workstations also allow user access to materials on .gov domains. In the event that access is unattainable, appropriate signs indicate assistance is available from the Main Library Reference Desk. Mediated and unmediated searching is available from this service point.