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June 2025

Browsing the Archive

The Internet Archive Designated as a Federal Depository Library: What It Means

Earlier this summer, the Internet Archive received federal depository status, becoming part of a network of over 1,100 libraries that archive government documents and make them accessible to the public. Below are some frequently asked questions about what this new status entails:

What is the Federal Depository Library Program?
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was established by Congress in 1813 to ensure that government records are accessible to the American public. It includes maps, environmental reports, health studies, congressional documents, newspapers, and books.

What Does This Designation Mean?
Libraries participating in the Federal Depository Library Program must provide the public with free access to specific federal materials. These materials are housed within the partner library, which then makes them available to its users.

Is the Internet Archive Now a Government Entity?
No, the FDLP does not provide the government with control over local collections or the administration of libraries.

Why the Internet Archive?
Under federal law, members of Congress can designate up to two qualified libraries for federal depository status. California Senator Alex Padilla, who made this designation, stated, "The Archive's digital-first approach makes it the perfect fit for a modern federal depository library. This designation will expand access to federal government publications in an increasingly digital landscape. The Internet Archive has broken down countless barriers to accessing information, and I am honored to provide this designation to help further their mission of providing 'Universal Access to All Knowledge.'"

For further details on the Internet Archive's status as a Federal Depository Library, please read our blog, which includes the official designation letter.

From Our Collections

Glasto Through the Ages
Explore the Glastonbury festivals of the past with our Glastonbury Festival Ephemera collection. Including flyers, recorded sets, festival site maps, advertisements, and more, dating back to 1983, there's plenty to discover in this time capsule of a collection.

Out of this World
In the Alfredo Lissoni UFO Clippings Collection, flying saucers in the sky are not out of the question. Featuring thousands of UFO-related news clippings from various sources in English, Hungarian, Italian and more, this collection serves as a hub for the most avid extra-terrestrial trackers.

Introducing Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (P2P)

A giving platform that allows individual supporters to host personalized campaigns shared among friends and family, and collect donations for Internet Archive initiatives that personally matter most to you. Every dollar raised via P2P through September 30 will be matched 2:1, tripling the impact of your generosity.

What We're Reading

BBC: My journey to the heart of the forgotten internet

ROLLING STONE: 15 Moments That Defined the Last 30 Years of the Grateful Dead

THE VERGE: Why Donald Trump's environmental data purge is so much worse this time

TECH CRUNCH: Key sections of the US Constitution deleted from government's website

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Internet Archive, we would greatly appreciate your support. You can help out by visiting archive.org/donate or by texting ARCHIVE to 44321.

Thank you for helping us provide Universal Access To All Knowledge.

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July 2025

Fundraise for Universal Access to Knowledge

Starting today, we've rolled out a new fundraising option that maximizes support while harnessing the power of community. Introducing peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P)—a giving platform that allows individual supporters to host personalized campaigns shared among friends and family. Each campaign launched will collect donations for Internet Archive initiatives that personally matter most to you. Every dollar raised via P2P through September 30 will be matched 2:1, tripling the impact of your generosity.

Why P2P?
P2P Fundraising offers unprecedented flexibility for raising funds for the Internet Archive. Whether you're organizing a hackathon, hosting a livestream, dedicating funds for a graduation or wedding celebration, or collecting donations for an upcoming event like a 5K race, P2P allows individuals to share their fundraising efforts with the community in new and innovative ways.

Getting Started
If you're interested in fundraising through P2P, you can get started by signing up here. Join as an individual or as part of an existing team, or create a new personalized team. Customize your fundraising page by sharing your story on your social media feeds by explaining how the Internet Archive has impacted you. After that, spread the word to your friends and family to maximize the impact of your support. You can also raise funds for key Internet Archive initiatives, such as servers, collections, the Wayback Machine, and more (see below).

BEGIN P2P FUNDRAISING TODAY

Initiatives to Support

Democracy's Library
Sourced from all levels of the U.S. and Canadian government, Democracy's Library aims to advance new fields like mass political informatics and overall digitizing our democracy. Fundraise for Democracy's Library Today.

Community Webs
Community Webs highlights and amplifies voices of marginalized communities—ensuring stories and interpretations that would have been otherwise lost, be preserved for future generations. Fundraise for Community Webs Today.

In Other News:

KQED: SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Depository Library. What Does That Mean?

NPR: The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here

MSN: Is It Still Possible To Locate Your Old Myspace Account?

DJ MAG: Midwest Rave Culture Archive launches in Chicago

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION: How 'memory institutions' can preserve our digital future

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Internet Archive, we would greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for helping us provide Universal Access To All Knowledge.