Welcome to the California Academy of Sciences Library. We serve the research and educational needs of all Academy staff, docents, volunteers, members, educators and students, and the community at large. Our mission is to facilitate access to scientific information and Academy history. These pages provide information about our collections, services, staff, and resources.
Library News
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The Librarians are Blogging! We are proud to introduce From the Stacks, the Academy Library blog! Visit From the Stacks for the latest news, information, and musings from the Academy Library. Fresh knowledge from our collections to your brain. |
Library Collections
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The Academy Library, founded in 1853, is a research library devoted to natural history and the natural sciences. Our subject strengths include: Systematics and Taxonomy, Evolutionary Biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Local and Regional Natural Sciences, and Natural History. Our varied collections that include books, journals (in print and online), photographs, slides, digital images, maps, primary source materials, and other media. |
Research Departments
Academy Library Catalog
Search the Academy Library's book and journal collections.
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Click above to get help, contact a Librarian, make an appointment, & explore our tutorials.
Library Collections |
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Explore new aquisitions, Special Collections, the Academy Archives, the Manzanita Image Project, and the Naturalist Center.
eJournals & eResources |
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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 |
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The Academy Library offers a range of information services, including reference assistance, training and orientations, and interlibrary loan.
Library News |
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On the Page, the Academy Library's newsletter. Keep up with new Library developments!
Contact Info |
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For general inquiries about the Academy Library please contact:
Library Reference
415-379-5484
library@calacademy.org
