Learn how to Contact, Use, & Visit the Academy Library
or how to become a Library Volunteer
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Library Mailing Address Academy Library
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Using the Library |
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The Academy Library is a department within the Research Division and primarily serves the Academy's scientific staff. The Library's non-circulating research collections are open to any user with legitimate research needs. A photocopy machine is available for visitors to use at cost. Access to the Academy Library is available only by appointment. Please email library@calacademy.org or phone (415) 379-5484 for further information or to schedule an appointment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Visiting the Library |
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The Library is located at the California Academy of Sciences at 55 Music Concourse Drive in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Several public transportation routes serve the Academy and its environs in Golden Gate Park. Limited parking is available around the Academy; there is four-hour parking in Golden Gate Park and paid parking in the Music Concourse Parking Facility. Click here for information about public transportation & parking >>> The Naturalist Center is open to the public without an appointment, and offers a variety of resources and services to guests wishing to learn more about the natural world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Volunteer Opportunities |
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Volunteers make essential contributions to the ongoing success of the Academy. Academy Library volunteers contribute in many ways to Academy Library activities:
The Academy Library can work with you to plan your volunteer experience. Options include:
Anyone interested in becoming an Academy Library volunteer is encouraged to contact Volunteer Services at (415) 379-5111 or volunteer@calacademy.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Academy Library Catalog
Search the Academy Library's book and journal collections.
Need Help? |
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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 |
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 |
On the Page, the Academy Library's newsletter. Keep up with new Library developments!
Contact Info |
For general inquiries about the Academy Library please contact:
Library Reference
415-379-5484
library@calacademy.org