Internet Workstations, WiFi and Scanners

Internet workstations, WiFi, and book and digital microform scanners are available for use in the California State Library’s public service locations on the 3rd floor of the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts building at 914 Capitol Mall, the California History Room on the 2nd floor of the Annex Building at 900 N Street in Sacramento and the Sutro Library in San Francisco. Patrons who want to use internet workstations or digital microform scanners must sign up for an internet card with their picture ID.

The Braille and Talking Book Library provides computer workstations reserved for BTBL patrons and library visitors with print disabilities. The workstations are equipped with special software and hardware for the visually impaired and are on adjustable-height desks.

Internet Workstations

Before using the Internet, users must first sign in. Internet workstation use is limited to one hour a day.

Users may email material from the Internet to their personal email accounts in order to save or print on their own systems. They may also download to their own USB storage devices.

WiFi

It’s easy to connect to the free wireless access provided in the State Library’s public reading rooms on the 3rd floor of the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts building at 914 Capitol Mall, the California History Room on the 2nd floor at 900 N Street, and at the Sutro Library in San Francisco.

Locate the wireless network CSL on your device. No special settings or passwords are required. You’ll need to accept our terms of use to connect.

Book and Digital Microform Scanners

Self-service scanners can be used to save to a flash drive, or email scanned print, microfilm, and microfiche without charge. Please check with library staff for email size limitations.

Contact Us

  • Visit Us
  • Information Services
    California State Library
    Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building
    914 Capitol Mall, Room 301
    Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
  • (916) 323-9843
  • cslinfo@library.ca.gov
  • Ask A Librarian
  • Mailing address:
    P.O. Box 942837
    Sacramento, CA 94237-0001