"Much pertinent information on the system of federal libraries and their resources and services is conveniently brought together here for the first time in a one-stop source". -- Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin A new geographic index and expanded coverage on each federal library are highlights of the changes in this second edition. Entries provide information for each library, including the number of staff, size of collections, the type of retrieval system, CD-ROM availability, fax policy, publications issued, network memberships, contract status, and the names and phone numbers of cataloging and automation services contacts.

This third edition of the Federal Librarians Handbook was released by the Library of Congress, FEDLINK Program on October 6, 2014 and is intended to be a critical resource for librarians working across the spectrum of federal libraries.