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Libraries

  • Local Libraries (California Library Directory) - California State Library
    Search this listing of California academic, public, special, state agency and county law libraries, sorted by city. Browse for information on addresses, telephone and fax numbers, hours open to the public, and more.
  • Library of California - California State Library
    Welcome to the Library of California, an electronic network of California libraries that will eventually make it possible for any Californian to use any library anywhere in the state.
  • California State Library - California State Library
    Find information on the services available from the State's public research library.
  • California Digital Library (including MELVYL) - University of California, Division of Library Automation
    Connect to the California Digital Library, a "co-library" of the UC campuses, with a focus on digital materials and services. Search MELVYL, the University of California's system-wide library catalog connecting all the UC campuses and the California State Library to assist you in identifying and locating relevant articles and books to suit your needs.
  • Pharos - California State University Libraries
    Search the online catalogs throughout the California State University campus libraries. Find the electronic research resources available to students, faculty and staff of the California State University system.
  • National Library of Medicine - U.S. National Library of Medicine
    Search the world's largest medical library's catalog and databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed.
  • Library of Congress - Library of Congress
    Welcome to the Library of Congress, the nation's library. Discover extensive resources available through the world's largest repository of knowledge.
  • Archival Collections - Online Archive of California
    Search libraries, archives, and museums for cultural and historic information.
  • California State Archives - California Secretary of State
    Learn what materials are available at the State Archives.