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Program: California State Library - Reference and Research Services

Agency: California State Library


Resource Number: 4092108
Description

Provides reference and research services for the public and state agency personnel. Loans books, periodicals, newspapers, and government documents to public, academic, and special libraries and library systems throughout California. Offers online catalogs and collections; genealogy databases and research guides; California history collections; government publications; foreign language books; and more.

State employees may borrow most materials directly from the State Library. The general public may access select materials online or borrow books through the interlibrary loan program.

Online reference service: Ask-A-Librarian.




Program Phones:
916-323-9843
Reference Services
916-603-7217
California Research Bureau
916-603-7156
Digital Concierge Program

Website: www.library.ca.gov/

Location information
Sites offering this program
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California State Library  
Location: 900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 (Map)
Program Hours:
State Library Building: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 am - 4 pm - excluding state holidays;
Reference Services (Phone/Virtual): Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Description: Located on the corner of N Street and Ninth Street.
Bus Service: SacRT Bus 11, 51, 102, 103, 106, 109, 129, 134, E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, and E18.
Public Transportation SacRT Light Rail Blue Line.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids.
Mailing Address: PO Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Some services are open to all California residents. Other services may require a State Library Card.

Eligibility for a State Library Card:
- California State employees
- State legislative staff
- Appointed state officials and board members
- Officials and employees of the State Court
- Faculty and staff of the University of California or California State University
Languages: English
Application Process: Visit the website to access online materials. The general public may have to contact their local public, academic, or workplace library to access materials through the interlibrary loan program. Library Card holders may borrow most materials directly from the California State Library. Call or walk in for more information.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Some services may require a State Library Card.
Service Area: California or any state with Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system.
Defined coverage area:
CA -Statewide



 

Agency Background

Programs at California State Library
California State Library - Braille and Talking Book Library
California State Library - Law Library
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - State
Funding: Federal; State.





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