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Wisconsin Document Depository Program &
Wisconsin Digital Archives

Program Background

The Wisconsin Document Depository Program, Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 35.81- 35.84 as amended by 1991 Wisconsin Act 285, requires Wisconsin state agencies to provide copies of their documents for distribution to designated depository libraries located throughout the state. The goal of the program is to preserve and make available a record of major state government programs and assure the availability of state documents published by state agencies for use by Wisconsin citizens now and in the future regardless of format.

The Wisconsin Digital Archives was established to create a way state agencies could continue to fulfill their statutory obligation to participate in the Wisconsin Document Depository Program with electronic documents. The Wisconsin Digital Archives provides full-text permanent access to electronic documents and web content in a searchable database.

Find out more about the historical background of the depository program and visit the directory and map to see a complete listing of designated depository libraries located throughout Wisconsin.