Louisiana Public Document Depository Program

Louisiana government agencies publish many documents that are of interest to the general public. Louisiana law requires that state agencies submit copies of their publications to the Recorder of Documents, located within the State Library, for distribution to depository libraries throughout the state via the Louisiana Public Document Depository Program (PDDP). Libraries participating in the distribution program include Louisiana academic, public, and special libraries and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. For more information concerning Louisiana public documents and the depository program, please visit the links below.

State Library Catalog

Bibliographic records for Louisiana public documents issued by the depository program may be found by searching or browsing the online catalog of the State Library of Louisiana.

Louisiana State Documents Digital Archive

Public documents in digital format are preserved in the Louisiana Digital Library.

Louisiana Public Document Depository Libraries by City

The State Library of Louisiana maintains the most complete collection of Louisiana public documents in existence. The LSU Libraries and Prescott Memorial Library at Louisiana Tech University also maintain large historical collections of official Louisiana publications. To find other Louisiana depository libraries, please refer to the list of depository libraries organized alphabetically by city.

Information and Resources for Depository Libraries

This page provides a variety of resources for depository libraries, including the monthly shipping lists, the Handbook for Depository Libraries, claims form, the Core Collection List, and the Louisiana Public Document Depository Program Plan.

Information and Resources For State Agencies

This page contains resources and information for officials and other personnel with Louisiana state agencies and public institutions regarding their role as contributors to the depository program, including the Handbook for Agency Liaison Officers.

Contact Information: Recorder of Documents Office, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (225) 342-4929.