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The total collection size of the Academy Library is approximately 230,000 volumes, with more than 1,200 current serial titles and 25,000 maps.

Special Collections


 

Special Collections consists of the Picture Collection and the Academy Archives. Holdings include over 400 archive and manuscript collections, and over 300,000 images.

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Maps


 

The Academy Library is a depository for U.S. Geological Survey geologic maps and topographic maps of the western United States. The Library also collects maps for other areas in which the Academy has research interests, and maintains extensive holdings of local, regional, national, and foreign gazetteers and other cartographic aids.

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The Naturalist Center


 

The Naturalist Center is located on the second floor of the Academy and offers a wide range of resources and services to individuals interested in learning more about the natural world.

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New Acquisitions


 

The Library posts lists of New Acquisitions on a quarterly basis.

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Library Collections

   

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eJournals & eResources

   

The Academy Library subscribes to a variety of indexes and databases (such as Zoological Record) to assist with your research, and an extensive collection of full-text electronic journals.

Services

   

The Academy Library offers a range of information services, including reference assistance, training and orientations, and interlibrary loan.

Library News

   

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Contact Info

   

For general inquiries about the Academy Library please contact:

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415-379-5484
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