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LibrariesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The California State Library is a government-backed library system based in Sacramento, California, with a long history dating to 1850. It serves as the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature, providing credible information services to state agencies, libraries, academia, and individuals with disabilities, as well as supporting broader access to government information. The library advances its mission by fostering partnerships with California libraries through funding, program development, and support, and by preserving and providing access to the state’s historical records. Its collections include millions of titles, maps, and photographs, alongside significant resources related to California, Mexican, British, and European history, making it a key resource for research, genealogy, and public information access. The institution functions as both a state and federal depository and operates as a reference hub within the broader library landscape of the region.