§ 18702 Statewide Library Resource Access

Education Code·California

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•The law wants everyone in the state to get books and info they need from libraries.
•Libraries should help people who don’t get enough help, like kids or poor folks.
•Libraries should work together so you can use stuff from any library in the state.

Example

A kid in a small town needs a book for school, but their local library doesn’t have it.

The law says the library should help the kid get that book from another library in the state.

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§ 18702 Statewide Library Resource Access

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide all residents with the opportunity to obtain from their public libraries needed materials and informational services by facilitating access to the resources of all libraries in this state. This policy shall be accomplished by assisting public libraries to improve service to the underserved of all ages, and by enabling public libraries to provide their users with the services and resources of all libraries in this state. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1255.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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public libraries underserved resources informational services

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18702.

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