The Hekman Library, as a selective depository library in the Federal Depository Library Program, selects documents in various electronic formats (CD-ROM, diskettes, DVD, and Internet). The library makes every effort to made documents in electronic formats accessible to all library users under the following guidelines:

• Users may use computer workstations in the Digital Research Center to access government information on the Internet and on CD-ROMs. There is no charge to use these workstations. At the present time users who need to access information on diskette or DVD may use the standalone PC outside the documents office.
• The Hekman Library attempts to meet the requirements of the latest “Recommended Specifications for Public Access Work Stations in Federal Depository Libraries.”
• The documents staff makes tangible electronic products available to the public in a timely manner, usually within two weeks of receipt. Items that require hardware not owned or available at the library, or that are of a limited and specialized nature are made available for circulation.
• Internet access of government information is available at no charge in the Digital Research Center.
• The Hekman Digital Library maintains pages for government information at the federal level as well as at the state and local level.
• The Hekman Library has the capability to email and fax government information to distance users in accordance with its policies on faxing and emailing other information.
• There is no charge for printing government information in the Digital Research Center. If a user needs to download files he or she should use the PC in the documents area.
• If temporary storage of electronic government information is needed, users may use the PC outside the documents office. Storage space is limited to what is available on the PC, and storage time is limited to one week unless other arrangements are made. Use of stored information will occur at time mutually agreed upon by the user and the documents staff.
• All the librarians in The Hekman Library are willing to help users access electronic government information. If the level of expertise required is above that of the reference staff members, a special appointment with the documents librarian or the digital resources staff may be required.
• The documents librarian conducts hands-on classes for the reference staff, and is also asked to make presentations for students on the use of government documents in all formats, including electronic. The documents librarian is available for one-on-one appointments to assist all users, including those from the congressional district, in the use of government information in electronic formats.

Contact Diane VanderPol for more information.