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HomeEducation CodeCh. 4Art. 6§ 18761 Statewide Reference Center Services

§ 18761 Statewide Reference Center Services

Education Code·California
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§ 18761 Statewide Reference Center Services

Key Takeaways

  • •The state sets up special centers to help people find information.
  • •These centers help when local or nearby places can't answer your questions.
  • •They serve everyone in the state, not just one area.

Example

You need a rare book for a school project, but your local library doesn’t have it.

The state’s reference center will help you find that book, even if your local or nearby libraries can’t.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18761 Statewide Reference Center Services

Each reference center established by the state shall provide statewide service. Such service shall include the handling of reference requests that cannot be met locally and regionally. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1255.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

reference centerstatewide servicereference requests

Related Statutes

  • § 18760 State Reference Centers
  • § 18762 Library Resource Sharing Agreements
  • § 18763 Reference Center Funding
  • § 18764 Special Collections Repository Designation
  • § 18766 Statewide Library Communication Network

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18761.
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