Minnesota Legislative Reference Library

Highlights of the Library's Collection

• Books and reports - The Library's premier state public policy collection of print and digital materials focuses on state-level issues and comparative statistics.
• State Documents - LRL is Minnesota's depository library for state agency and consultants reports. (Minnesota Statutes 3.302, 3.225) The Library's catalog links to digital copies of state agency documents (Minnesota Edocs) stored by the Library. The digital copies are from 2004 to the present, with older documents added on a selected, ongoing basis. more..
• Mandated reports - The Library tracks, acquires, and makes available electronically all reports required by the Legislature. Over 5000 titles have been added since 1969. more..
• Magazines - State and national journals cover a wide range of legislative policy areas. more, including lists and indexes..
• Newspapers - The Library subscribes to national and state newspapers in print and purchases access to many digital newspapers for legislative users. more, including indexes..
• Links to the World - Library staff compile subject-based pages of links to relevant public policy Internet sites, with a focus on Minnesota agencies and organizations.
• Resources on Minnesota Issues - Information guides on pertinent legislative issues pull together books, articles, and Web resources.
• News clippings - Extensive print clipping files from 1970-2009 are available. The Library maintains a current in-house electronic Library News Archive for legislative users.
• Legislators Past and Present - Biographical records and details about each term of service are available for all legislators back to statehood.
• Historical statistics - Extensive legislative historical data tables of legislative and state government information are online. The Library's Time Capsule database integrates a variety of information for each legislative session
• Legislative History - The Legislative History Collection includes Senate and House historical committee materials. The Library's detailed guide lists the availability and location of print and digital resources. Staff members are experienced and knowledgeable about the often complicated process of researching legislative history. more..
• Interest group ratings of legislators - Recent ratings are available on the Web.
• Read about recent innovations and improvements to the Library's collections and services in this document: Library Accomplishments 2009-2010.

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LRL Mission Statement:

The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by assuring access to essential information resources which support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government.

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