GPO's Federal Digital System

Overview
GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys) 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 &mdash; 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 &mdash; FDsys offers browsing by collection, Congressional committee, and date.
 * Access metadata about documents and publications &mdash; FDsys provides information about Government publications in standard XML formats.
 * Download documents and publications in multiple renditions or file formats &mdash; 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.