Sec. 14.56.080. - Historical library duties.

The department shall

(1) collect, catalog, and preserve an Alaska collection consisting of books, laws, pamphlets, periodicals, manuscripts, microreproductions, audiovisual materials, etc.;

(2) serve as a depository for state and federal historical publications concerning Alaska;

(3) acquire, catalog, and maintain private papers and manuscripts relative to Alaska which are adjudged worthy of preservation for reference and research purposes;

(4) perform other functions necessary to the operation of a historical library.