Services to Libraries
The State Library supports California's libraries through a variety of programs and services including interlibrary loan, financial support programs, library consulting services and publications such as the California Library Directory. Many of these services are provided through the Library Development Services Bureau.
Financial Support Programs
The State Library supports California's libraries through a variety of programs and services including interlibrary loan, financial support programs, library consulting services and publications such as the California Library Directory. Many of these services are provided through the Library Development Services Bureau.
- Bond Administration Office (Library Bond Act of 2000)
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
- Public Library Fund (PLF)
- California Library Literacy Services
- Library of California (LoC)
- California Library Services Act (CLSA)
– Transaction Based Reimbursements (TBR)
– Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement Forms (PDF)
– Direct Loan Survey Dates (PDF)
– Direct Loan Certification / Final Totals Form / Instructions (PDF)
– Direct Loan Background Materials (PDF)
- E-Rate and California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) for Libraries
Library Consulting Services
- California Library News E-Clips
- Library Statistics
- Literacy Programs Development
- Get Involved: Powered by Your Library
- California Rural Library Initiative
- Library Services Planning: Diverse Communities
- Establishment of Local Libraries
(Education Code Title 1, Division 1, Part 11, Chapter 6, Articles 1-3, Sections 19100-19180) - California Preservation Program
- Library Development Services Publications
- Early Learning with Families (ELF) website
- Transforming Life After 50 website
Interlibrary Services
- Interlibrary Loan
- Interlibrary Reference
- Government Publications
- California Library Directory
- Z39.50 Access to California Public and Other Libraries
Contact Us
For additional information about services for California libraries please contact the Library Development Services Bureau by telephone (916) 653-5217, or by email: csllds@library.ca.gov