California State Library

The California State Library is a public library located in Sacramento, California. Employing 95 people, the library serves as the central reference and research library for both the state government and the Legislature. The California State Library provides credible information services to residents of California, with a particular focus on state government officials, the Legislature, libraries, academic institutions, and individuals with disabilities. The library offers a vast collection of over 4 million titles, 6,000 maps, and 250,000 photographs, encompassing California's history, genealogy, and international collections spanning from the 13th to the 14th centuries. As a State and Federal Depository Library, the California State Library ensures free and open access to government information. It also functions as a U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center, houses the Bernard E. Witkin State Law Library, and manages the Braille and Talking Book Library. Furthermore, the library plays a vital role in supporting local public libraries and statewide library programs through the distribution of state and federal funds. For inquiries or further information, please visit the California State Library's website at library.ca.gov.