Sponsor Type
State
Country
United States
Grant Types
Training/Course Equipment/Facility/Organization Other
 Contact Info
Address
900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-4869
Last modified on 2024-07-06 06:06:02
Description
Established in 1850, the California State Library is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature. The library collection includes more than 4 million titles, 6,000 maps, and 250,000 photographs. It has an extensive collection of documents from and about the state’s rich history and is one of the major genealogical reference libraries on the West Coast. It also holds significant collections from Mexico, the United Kingdom and Europe, with manuscripts dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. The State Library is both a State and Federal Depository Library, providing free and open access to government information, and is a U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center. It is home to the Bernard E. Witkin State Law Library and the Braille and Talking Book Library. It also directs state and federal funds to support local public libraries and statewide library programs and services. MISSION The California State Library empowers the people of the nation’s most diverse and populous state by: - Providing credible information services to all Californians, especially those in state government and the Legislature, libraries, academia, and persons with disabilities; - Leading and establishing partnerships with California libraries through funding, program development, and support; - Preserving and providing access to California’s unique history to enrich the lives of current and future generations. VISION The California State Library: A leader, innovator, champion, and important source of trusted information to Californians and their libraries. VALUES - Integrity: Motivated by fairness, honesty, respect, and the value of each person and their work. - Excellence: Committed to reliable, high-quality services delivered by skilled and trusted staff. - Equitable Access: Connecting all people and institutions to the information and resources they need. - Leadership: Strengthening California libraries by fostering innovation, offering guidance, and providing support.
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