California State Library, Research library and state agency in Sacramento, United States.
The California State Library contains more than 5 million items, including books, documents, maps, and digital resources for public access and research purposes.
The California State Legislature founded this institution in 1850, establishing it as the central reference and research library for state government operations.
The library maintains the California History Room, which holds extensive collections documenting the state's development through manuscripts, photographs, and newspapers.
Visitors can access materials on-site while California residents can borrow items through their local libraries using an interlibrary loan system.
The Bernard E. Witkin State Law Library section contains specialized legal resources, including complete records of California court decisions since statehood.
Location: Sacramento
Inception: 1850
Website: http://library.ca.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.57629,-121.49607
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:04
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