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'''Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives''' is a collection of library and information resources. '''KDLA's''' mission is to serve "Kentucky's need to know" through its services "assuring equitable access" to information and services. Many of the materials available from KDLA are [[public domain]].
'''Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives''' is a collection of library and [[Information Resources Management Journal|information resources]]. '''KDLA's''' mission is to serve "[[Kentucky]]'s need to know" through its services "assuring equitable access" to information and services. Many of the materials available from KDLA are [[public domain]].


KDLA's [[fair use]] statement: "Fair use" includes activities such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, research, and other related activities.
KDLA's [[fair use]] statement: "Fair use" includes activities such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, research, and other related activities.


==History==
==History==
In 1809 the state library was established. The Secretary of State acted as librarian, and it was their duty to collection materials related to legislation.<ref name="service to commonwealth">{{cite journal|last1=Onkst|first1=Wayne|title=KDLA: Seventy-Five Years of Service to the Commonwealth|url=http://kdla.ky.gov/common/aboutkdla/history/Pages/KDLAHistory.aspx|journal=Kentucky Libraries|date=Winter 2012|volume=76|issue=1|pages=6–12|accessdate=12 April 2015}}</ref> The library was used by legislature and other members of the government. The entire collection, which was located in the [[Kentucky State Capitol|State Capitol]] burned in a fire in November 1824.<ref name="service to commonwealth" /> The library was reopened in the new Capitol building in the early 1830s. During that time, the state decided to use state librarians to maintain the collection.<ref name="service to commonwealth" />
In 1809 the [[state library]] was established. The [[Secretary of State of Kentucky]] acted as librarian, and it was their duty to collect materials related to legislation.<ref name="service to commonwealth">{{cite journal|last1=Onkst|first1=Wayne|title=KDLA: Seventy-Five Years of Service to the Commonwealth|url=http://kdla.ky.gov/common/aboutkdla/history/Pages/KDLAHistory.aspx|journal=Kentucky Libraries|date=Winter 2012|volume=76|issue=1|pages=6–12|access-date=April 12, 2015}}</ref> The library was used by the legislature and other members of the government. The entire collection, which was located in the [[Kentucky State Capitol|State Capitol]] burned in a fire in November 1824.<ref name="service to commonwealth" /> The library was reopened in the new Capitol building in the early 1830s. During that time, the state decided to use state librarians to maintain the collection.<ref name="service to commonwealth" />


Into the twentieth century, the library was called the Law and Legislative Library.<ref name="service to commonwealth" /> The government went through considerable changes in regards to operating the libraries and archives in the twentieth century. In 1936 it officially became known as the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.<ref name="service to commonwealth" />
Into the twentieth century, the library was called the Law and Legislative Library.<ref name="service to commonwealth" /> The government went through considerable changes in regards to operating the libraries and [[archive]]s in the twentieth century. In 1936, it officially became known as the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.<ref name="service to commonwealth" />


==Structure==
==Structure==
KDLA operates through a commissioner's Office and four major divisions:<ref name="service to commonwealth" />
KDLA operates through a commissioner's Office and two major divisions:<ref name="service to commonwealth" />
*Archives and Records Management
*Administrative Services
*Field Services
*Library Services

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*Public Records
*State Library Services
==Services==

KDLA runs the '''Kentucky State Digital Archives''', digital public records of state and local government agencies with free online searchable access for the public.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kdla.ky.gov/records/e-archives/Pages/default.aspx|title=Kentucky State Digital Archives Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives|website=kdla.ky.gov}}</ref>

The '''Archives Research Room''' houses Kentucky's historic public records including:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kdla.ky.gov/researchers/Pages/visitingthearchives.aspx|title=Archives Research Room Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives|website=kdla.ky.gov}}</ref>
*City, county and state government records
*[[Birth records|Birth]] and Death Records (1852 through 1910)
*[[Death certificate]]s 1911–1965
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*[[Marriage Records]]
*Census records
*Military records
*Judicial records ([[Civil records|Civil]], [[Criminal record|Criminal]] and [[Court of appeals]])
*[[Will and testament|Wills]] and [[Deed]]s
*[[State agency]] records

Since 1969, the '''Kentucky Talking Book Library''' has provided audio and [[Braille]] materials free to persons with [[Visual disabilities|visual]], [[Physical disability|physical]], and [[reading disabilities]]. Materials are sent by postage-free mail or downloaded from the internet. This service is part of [[National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook/Pages/default.aspx|title=Kentucky Talking Book Library Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives|website=kdla.ky.gov}}</ref>

The '''Bookmobiles and Outreach Service''' operates a fleet of [[bookmobile]]s. This division services those who are isolated, disabled, elderly, institutionalized or otherwise unable to reach a library.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/programs/Pages/Bookmobiles.aspx|title=Kentucky Bookmobiles and Outreach Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives|website=kdla.ky.gov}}</ref> This is the modern version of the [[Pack Horse Library Project]], when in 1939 KDLA operated 30 pack horse libraries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kdla.ky.gov/common/aboutkdla/history/Pages/KDLAHistory.aspx|title=History of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives|website=kdla.ky.gov}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://kdla.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx Official website]
*{{Official website|http://kdla.ky.gov}}


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Latest revision as of 14:19, 10 November 2024

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives is a collection of library and information resources. KDLA's mission is to serve "Kentucky's need to know" through its services "assuring equitable access" to information and services. Many of the materials available from KDLA are public domain.

KDLA's fair use statement: "Fair use" includes activities such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, research, and other related activities.

History

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In 1809 the state library was established. The Secretary of State of Kentucky acted as librarian, and it was their duty to collect materials related to legislation.[1] The library was used by the legislature and other members of the government. The entire collection, which was located in the State Capitol burned in a fire in November 1824.[1] The library was reopened in the new Capitol building in the early 1830s. During that time, the state decided to use state librarians to maintain the collection.[1]

Into the twentieth century, the library was called the Law and Legislative Library.[1] The government went through considerable changes in regards to operating the libraries and archives in the twentieth century. In 1936, it officially became known as the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.[1]

Structure

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KDLA operates through a commissioner's Office and two major divisions:[1]

  • Archives and Records Management
  • Library Services

Services

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KDLA runs the Kentucky State Digital Archives, digital public records of state and local government agencies with free online searchable access for the public.[2]

The Archives Research Room houses Kentucky's historic public records including:[3]

Since 1969, the Kentucky Talking Book Library has provided audio and Braille materials free to persons with visual, physical, and reading disabilities. Materials are sent by postage-free mail or downloaded from the internet. This service is part of National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.[4]

The Bookmobiles and Outreach Service operates a fleet of bookmobiles. This division services those who are isolated, disabled, elderly, institutionalized or otherwise unable to reach a library.[5] This is the modern version of the Pack Horse Library Project, when in 1939 KDLA operated 30 pack horse libraries.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Onkst, Wayne (Winter 2012). "KDLA: Seventy-Five Years of Service to the Commonwealth". Kentucky Libraries. 76 (1): 6–12. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "Kentucky State Digital Archives Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives". kdla.ky.gov.
  3. ^ "Archives Research Room Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives". kdla.ky.gov.
  4. ^ "Kentucky Talking Book Library Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives". kdla.ky.gov.
  5. ^ "Kentucky Bookmobiles and Outreach Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives". kdla.ky.gov.
  6. ^ "History of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives". kdla.ky.gov.
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