Overview[]
GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys) replaced GPO Access on January 15, 2009.
It provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Through FDsys, users are able to:
- Search for documents and publications — FDsys provides advanced search capabilities and the ability to refine and narrow a search for quick access to the needed information.
- Browse for documents and publications — FDsys offers browsing by collection, Congressional committee, and date.
- Access metadata about documents and publications — FDsys provides information about Government publications in standard XML formats.
- Download documents and publications in multiple renditions or file formats — With FDsys, users can download a single file or download content and metadata packaged together in a compressed file.
FDsys is:
- A Content Management System. FDsys provides free online access to official Federal Government publications and securely controls digital content throughout its lifecycle to ensure content integrity and authenticity.
- A Preservation Repository. The repository guarantees long-term preservation and access to digital Government content. To meet this critical need for permanent access to Federal Government information, FDsys follows archival system standards.
- An Advanced Search Engine. FDsys combines modern search technology with extensive metadata creation to ensure the highest quality search experience.