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.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 56. State and Community Libraries
Article 1. State Library and Historical Library.
Sec. 14.56.010. Department of Education and Early Development to govern library.
Sec. 14.56.020. Powers of the Department of Education and Early Development.