def is_published(self):
<EOL>return bool(self._my_map['<STR_LIT>'])<EOL>
Tests if this asset has been published.

        Not all assets viewable in this repository may have been
        published. The source of a published asset indicates the
        publisher.

        return: (boolean) - true if this asset has been published,
                ``false`` if unpublished or its published status is not
                known
        *compliance: mandatory -- This method must be implemented.*