Kentucky State Government Workers - Welcome!

Apply Online for Your KDLA Library Account

Kentucky state government employees may apply for a State Library account online.

Get Research Assistance Using "Ask a Librarian"

This service is designed to assist Kentucky state government employees with in-depth work-related research, and information and background on Kentucky history and/or current events.

State Library Training

Learn how to make the most effective use of the State Library's collections and services through one of the following options:

• Live online training is conducted via the Internet and telephone with a library staff instructor. Live online training topics and dates vary from month to month. The number of participants are limited and registration is required. Check the Training Calendar for the latest offerings.
• Pre-recorded training sessions can be accessed according to your own schedule. These sessions have the same content as the live online training classes. Check the complete listing for available topics.
• Guide to Resources for State Employees Tutorial offers a quick and informal overview of the State Library's resources and services.

Select & Reserve Training Materials on Work-Related Topics

The State Library staff has prepared listings of materials on work-related topics, such as " Violence in the Workplace," "Managing Relationships at Work," and "Team Building. " With a KDLA library card, items may be reserved through Ask a Librarian or by phone, then will be sent via state Messenger Mail or by U.S. Postal Mail.

Access Materials from Other Libraries

The State Library provides full interlibrary loan services to state agency employees, enabling them to request books, journal articles, technical reports, microfilm, government documents and newspaper articles from around the nation and the world.

Receive Assistance with Government Records Management

Receive archival and records management assistance to develop and maintain programs to manage government information from its creation, through its maintenance and use, to its final and proper disposition as required by KRS 171.680.

Use Online Electronic Databases for Research

The State Library provides Kentucky state government employees with direct access to a variety of research databases at their desktops. Databases include full-text newspaper articles, magazine and journal articles, electronic reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedia...), and statistics and data. Subjects include business, science and technology, medicine, history, education, management, public affairs, and current events. (Access requires a valid State Library card.)

Find Federal Government Information

The State Library as a selective federal depository library selects census data, military publications, congressional reports, agricultural data, scientific and technical reports, educational materials, criminal justice statistics, environmental reports, economic data, international information, and more.

Take a Personalized Tour of the KDLA Facility

Tours for groups of state government agency employees are available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting state government holidays and scheduled agency events.

Kentucky State Agency Publications

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) has been the official repository for Kentucky state agency publications since 1958 and has over 45,000 state publications.