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Wisconsin Document Depository Program
& Wisconsin Digital Archives
Information for State Agencies

Program Participation

Under Sections 35.81-35.84 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended by 1991 Wisconsin Act 285, state agencies are required to send copies of their documents to Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL) for distribution to designated depository libraries through the Wisconsin Document Depository Program.

Click on the guidelines below for details regarding what types of documents and how many to send.

Guidelines for Print Documents (PDF)
Guidelines for Electronic Documents (PDF)
Guidelines for PDF Creation (PDF)

Where To Send Print Copies

Please use Inter-Departmental mail when available:

Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL)
Attn: Document Depository Program
2109 South Stoughton Road
Madison, WI 53716

How to Submit Electronic Documents

Submit electronic documents and/or web content that are new, significantly updated or revised, or scheduled to be removed from a state agency website for evaluation to be included in the Wisconsin Digital Archives.

To send us a notification please:

1. Send an email message to statedocuments@dpi.wi.gov, with
2. Submit Electronic Document in the subject line
3. Include publication title, publishing agency, and URL in the body of the message.

* Due to limitations of digital preservation technology and collection development policies, not all content can be or will be digitally archived for inclusion in the Wisconsin Digital Archives.