Connecticut State Documents Agency Responsibilities
Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 11-9b-d mandates that the Connecticut State Library administer the Connecticut State Documents Depository Program to collect, distribute and preserve the publications of Connecticut state government. This requires agencies to supply the library with either copies of publications or links to them if they are only available digitally.
Which publications to send to the State Library?
Any publication that is produced at the total or partial expense, or under authority of the agency, or under the authority of a group of organizations including the agency, or is legislatively, judicially, or administratively mandated.
Examples include:
Administrative Directives |
Newsletters, periodical, or journals |
Annual and Biennial reports |
Maps |
Audits (financial and management) |
Planning and evaluation documents |
Directories and rosters |
Reports to the Governor or Legislature |
Financial Reports |
Research reports and studies |
Handbooks, guides and manuals |
Strategic or state plans |
Internal newsletters |
Statistical compilations |
How many copies to send?
If the publication is printed for distribution, we would like 14 copies
If the publication is published in electronic format, we need 2 paper copies and a .pdf version
Where to send them:
Send paper copies to:
Collection Management Unit
Attn: Connecticut Documents
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
Send digital versions (.pdf’s) to: csl.cda@ct.gov
Who to contact with questions:
Susan Bigelow, 860-757-6586, susan.bigelow@ct.gov
What will the Library do with the publications?
- We will make them accessible to everyone
- We will keep 2 copies permanently in our collection, one of the copies may be borrowed
- We will send one copy to the Library of Congress.
- We will send additional copies to a network of libraries across the state.
- We will digitally archive electronic only publications
- We will fully catalog each item, including permanent links to electronic only publications.
- As necessary, we will take appropriate steps to ensure their preservation through climate control, binding, repairing and reformatting.