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The State of Louisiana's government agencies publish many documents that are of interest to the general public. Most of these print publications are available in one of 40 academic, public and special depository libraries located around the state. Other publications are only available in electronic format.
Louisiana law requires that state agencies submit copies of their publication to the Recorder of Documents, located within the State Library, for distribution to the depository libraries via the Louisiana State Documents Depository Program. This program preserves and assures the availability of state publications for use by the public throughout the state. The State Library maintains the most complete collection of historic state documents in existence. The Hill Memorial Library at LSU also maintains a large historical collection.
To see a list of Louisiana State Documents or to find a specific document:
1935-1995
Go to one of the depository libraries throughout the state and use the Official Publications: List of Public Documents of Louisiana, which is a printed 5-year cumulation of state publications.
1996-2002
Go to one of the depository libraries throughout the state and use the printed Public Documents of Louisiana, which is a semi-annual cumulation of state publications or search the electronic versions.
2003-Current
Search the State Library’s online catalog to find documents by title, author and subject. Alternatively, you can search the monthly shipping lists to see what has been published.
Electronic Publications
Since 2006, the State Library has archived and made permanently available many born-digital electronic state publications. Search the State Library’s online catalog or you can search the Louisiana Digital Library to find them.
After a particular publication has been identified, you can visit a depository library to use the materials. Alternatively, you may be able to obtain a copy through the interlibrary loan process. Your local library can assist you.
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