Mission and Goals

Agency Mission

The agency, a division of the Secretary of State, serves the Arizona government and Arizonans, providing public access to public information, fostering historical/cultural collaborative research, information projects and ensuring that Arizona's history is documented and preserved.

Goal Summary

Providing prompt, professional legislative support

Preserving and documenting Arizona’s history

Providing access to public information

Promoting statewide collaboration for historical and cultural institutions

Agency Description

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records provides information services as authorized in Arizona Revised Statutes 41-1331 through 41-1352. Research and reference services are provided in the subject areas of law, government, genealogy, and Arizoniana. Consultant services are offered to public libraries to strengthen county and local library services, and to government agencies of the cities, counties, and state to assist them in the management of official records. State grants for public libraries and other authorized services are administered and monitored. Special library and information services are offered for anyone who is unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations. Public records are identified, preserved, and disposed through archival retention programs. Exhibits are created to educate the public regarding government-related history and the legislative process. These services are provided through the divisions of the agency: History and Archives, Braille and Talking Book Library, Library Development Division, Law and Research Library, Museum, and Records Management.

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Updated: 01/29/07