Places

Berkeley, California, 1868. The University of California, Berkeley Library is a premier research library with over 13 million volumes. Located in a series of architecturally significant buildings, the library offers extensive collections in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as rare books and manuscripts.

One of the largest public library systems in the nation, it offers extensive collections, digital resources, and community programs across its multiple branches.

Los Angeles, California, 1919. The University of California, Los Angeles Library contains over 8 million volumes. The collections support a wide range of academic disciplines and include extensive special collections, rare books, and archives. The Powell Library and the Charles E. Young Research Library are key components of the library system.

This library serves as the central library for the state, offering comprehensive collections of state documents, historical records, and research resources.

This library offers a variety of services, including extensive collections, digital resources, and community events, serving the state capital and surrounding areas.

Serving the San Diego community, this library system offers a wide range of services, including book collections, digital resources, and various programs.

This library system provides comprehensive services, including book collections, digital resources, and educational programs, across its numerous branches.

Stanford, California, 1885. Stanford University Libraries hold over 8 million volumes. The collections are particularly strong in the sciences, technology, and engineering, as well as humanities and social sciences. The libraries include significant special collections, archives, and digital resources.