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The State Library has a collection of more than 1 million items. Some of the more fascinating materials are housed in our Louisiana Collection.

The materials in the Louisiana Collection are located on the fifth floor of the library. This is a research collection related to all aspects of the State of Louisiana. Current information in the areas of law, study guides and travel are included with other materials that record the history and culture of Louisiana. Although the emphasis is on print, microfilm and electronic materials are included.

Most of the material in the Louisiana collection is listed in the library’s online catalog. Louisiana-related audiovisual materials are housed in the State Library's audiovisual collection.