Services for General Public

The Commission serves the general public through a variety of direct and indirect programs provided by the Commission and/or in cooperation with other libraries and agencies.

MAGNOLIA provides access to a wide range of full text online resources.

Specialized services designed to meet the needs of patent and trademark researchers and the blind and physically handicapped (BPHLS) are provided. Access to state publications is also facilitated through the state documents program.

The Development Services Division works with individuals and groups to promote library advocacy for the improvement of all libraries in Mississippi.

The agency also maintains a web page of Mississippi Trivia containing interesting quick facts about our state and its people.

The Mississippi Center for the Book is housed at the Library Commission and is concerned with promoting books, reading, libraries, and literacy in society.