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- Reference: Items selected are works in a variety of high interest subject areas, or which are included in standard reference bibliographies for small libraries. This collection is reviewed annually for currency and effectiveness. These items do not circulate so that they will always be available for patron use.
- Magazines: Subscriptions are heavily used in the library and all but current copies circulate. Retention of back issues is dependent on use and availability in electronic format, and is coordinated with other local libraries, using the KETCHIKAN MAGAZINES: a union list of periodicals. The Library's subscription list is reviewed annually and titles are added or dropped according to use.
- Newspapers: Subscriptions to national, regional, and state newspapers provide patrons with current information. All newspapers are kept for at least two weeks. The Ketchikan Daily News is kept in hard copy until microfilmed. Microfilm copies of Ketchikan papers are retained for research.
- Municipal Documents: The City Council packets, the Borough Assembly packets, School Board packets as well as other local documents are kept on reference while current.
- Pamphlet files: State and local historical items are kept for Alaskan and general interest information. Small items which present shelving problems, or clippings are included as well as information not available in other formats.
- Maps:Topographic maps of Alaska and some local navigational charts are collected. The library, through an agreement with the University, is the depository collection for topographic maps of Alaska.
- Video/DVD: Informational, educational, and literary video are collected to provide alternate access to information. The library does not collect materials which will become quickly outdated. Price is a serious consideration in the purchase of video. Outstanding popular culture and award winning films are included. Critically acclaimed foreign films, independent films and PBS productions are heavily collected.
- Audio cassettes: Music, informational, 'talking book', and 'read-along' collections provide enrichment for adults and children and alternate access to information.
- Compact Disc: The library has a diverse collection of music for all patrons and a growing collection of audio books on CD.
- CD ROM: As with other formats, the library collects those items of local interest, which are of long-term value. CD ROM collections are housed in both the Adult and Children's sections of the library.
- Large Print: The collection consists primarily of popular adult reading genres.
- Internet: The Library provides access to the Internet for staff and patrons. Programs and tutorials highlighting Internet resources and search strategies are offered regularly. The Library's web site maintains links to selected reliable information sources.
- Computer Databases: The Library subscribes to an assortment of valuable digitized databases selected for currency of information and broad appeal, such as World Book Encyclopedia Online and EBSCO's Auto Reference Center. Accesses to other online resources are provided by the Alaska State Library such as Databases for Alaskans, several periodical indexes, Novelist, LearnaTest, and Grant Station.
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