Federal Library and Information Network

Federal Library and Information Network Type: Administrative and Support Agencies Parent organization: Library of Congress Employees: Executive: Executive Director Budget: Address: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540 Website: https://www.loc.gov/flicc/ Creation Legislation: Public Law 106-481 Wikipedia: Federal Library and Information Network

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Mission FEDLINK's mission is to provide federal libraries and information centers with cost-effective, efficient access to information resources. It aims to enhance resource sharing, cooperative purchasing, and professional development for federal library staff.

Services Procurement services; Training programs; Resource sharing

Regulations

The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is a program under the Library of Congress that serves federal libraries by facilitating the procurement of information resources, offering professional education, and promoting resource sharing among federal information centers.

Official Site

Mission

FEDLINK's mission is to help federal libraries and information centers optimize their resources through cooperative purchasing, training, and resource-sharing activities. By providing access to a broad range of information services at reduced costs, FEDLINK supports federal agencies in achieving their information management goals effectively.

Parent organization

FEDLINK is part of the Library of Congress, specifically under the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC).

Legislation

FEDLINK was created by Public Law 106-481, which established FEDLINK to provide federal libraries with access to commercial information services.

Partners

FEDLINK collaborates with numerous federal agencies but does not list specific partners. It serves as a consortium for all federal libraries.

Number of employees

The number of employees specifically for FEDLINK is not publicly detailed.

Organization structure

• FEDLINK Executive Office manages daily operations and strategic direction.
• FEDLINK Advisory Board provides guidance and oversight.
• Working Groups focus on specific areas like acquisitions, education, and technology.

List of programs

• Procurement of library materials and services
• Training and professional development for federal librarians
• Resource sharing and interlibrary loan services

Last total enacted budget

Specific annual budget figures for FEDLINK are not publicly available; it operates as a revolving fund, meaning its operational costs are covered by the fees it charges for services.

Leader

The leader of FEDLINK holds the title **Executive Director**.

Services provided

FEDLINK offers services such as collective purchasing of books, periodicals, databases, and other information resources at discounted rates. It also provides educational programs, workshops, and seminars for federal library staff, manages interagency agreements, and facilitates resource sharing among federal libraries.

Regulations overseen

FEDLINK does not oversee regulations but operates within the framework of federal procurement laws and regulations, ensuring compliance in its service provision.

Headquarters address

101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540

External links

• https://www.loc.gov/flicc/
• https://www.loc.gov/flicc/about-us/