Internet Archive is now an official US government document library

The US Senate has granted the Internet Archive federal depository status, making it officially part of a 1,100-library network that provides the public access to government documents. This designation was made official in a letter from California Senator Alex Padilla to the Government Publishing Office. The Internet Archive's digital-first approach makes it an ideal fit for a modern federal depository library, allowing it to expand access to federal government publications in an increasingly digital landscape. The Federal Depository Library Program, established by Congress in 1813, aims to help the public access government records. With its new status, the Internet Archive will gain improved access to government materials, which it can then make available to its patrons and partner libraries. The Archive's experience in digital preservation could also help other libraries move toward digital preservation. While the new designation doesn't directly address the Internet Archive's ongoing legal battles, it does affirm the site's importance to the public. The Internet Archive has reached a milestone of 1 trillion pages, showcasing the power of libraries and the sharing of information to create an educated populace.