Student & Teacher Resources

Find useful resources for California students and teachers made available by the California State Library. Do you have a question about our programs or collections? Contact us.

K-12 Digital Resources

Free access to online educational content from Britannica, ProQuest, TeachingBooks and Gale for use by every public K-12 school and student in the state.

Ask a Librarian

Ask our librarians a question at any time, and they will get back to you quickly and efficiently!

California State Symbols

California’s state symbols are set by state law. We provide a list of State Symbols.

Internship Program

The California State Library’s Internship Program is designed for undergraduate students of all majors and backgrounds.

California History Resources

Explore thousands of items plus databases, research resources, genealogy, events, and more from our California History Section.

California Gold Rush

Learn about the history of the California Gold Rush, accompanied by original maps and documents from the discovery of gold.

California Governors Gallery

A tribute to the individuals who have served as chief executive of the State of California from the birth of the state in 1849 to the present.