Kern County Library
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The Kern County Library is a public library system serving the residents of Kern County, California. The library system is headquartered at the Beale Memorial Library in Downtown Bakersfield. There are additional branches located throughout Kern County. The library is also a part of the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SLVLS), which is a corporative network of library systems located throughout the San Joaquin Valley.[2]
Kern County Library | |
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35.373°N 119.010°W / 35.373; -119.010 | |
Location | Kern County, California, United States |
Type | Public Library |
Established | 1900 (1900) |
Branches | 24 |
Collection | |
Size | 1.098 million |
Access and use | |
Circulation | 1,554,073 (2011) |
Population served | 800,000+ |
Members | 175,000+ |
Other information | |
Budget | $8 million |
Director | Andy Sullivan |
Employees | 126 Paid Staff 901 Volunteer |
Website | kerncountylibrary.org |
References: Kern County Library[1] |
The system contains a variety of material, including: books, audio/visual material, periodicals, and government documents. The Beale Memorial Library also contains special collections. These include: historical maps, historical photography, fine arts collection, genealogy, grant research, and local history. There is also a collection about local geology, mining, and petroleum.[3]
A library card is required for checking out material. All California residents are eligible for a library card. It also allows access to library resources over the internet.[4]