Its mission is to provide maximum access to state information by the most efficient and effective means available. Documents Services performs in-depth searches on the agency's archival collection and makes referrals to other information sources as needed to fill requests. The Commission also serves all Mississippi residents through it's network of state depository libraries . All state government publications and services are accessible to the general public on an equal basis. Interlibrary loan of materials must be channeled through the patron's local library.
Direct loan is available to state government officials and employees.