Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State

Statewide Access to Newspapers and Journals

Arizonans downloaded nearly 1,000,000 articles from online newspapers and journals through AzLibrary.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/azlibrary/

Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History Building

Dedicated on January 15, 2009. The two-story facility has more than 124,000 square feet and holds more than nineteen miles of records, 125,000 photographs, 35,000 history books, 32,000 historic maps, 7,000 museum artifacts, and more. Named in honor of Edwynne “Polly” Rosenbaum (1899-2003), who served in the Arizona Legislature for forty-five years, Arizona’s longest continuing serving legislator.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/polly/

Arizona’s State Symbols

Passed into law by the state legislature and holds special importance to Arizona and defines its unique character.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/museum/symbols.aspx

OneBookAZ

In April every year, this program encourages communities across Arizona to read and discuss the same adult book and kids' book at the same time and participate in programs centered around these books. From 2007 to 2012, all ONEBOOKs focus on Arizona themes as Arizonans read their way to the Centennial.

For more information, visit
http://www.onebookaz.org

Volunteer Opportunities Abound

A volunteer at the Braille and Talking Book Library records an audio book. The State Library Divisions offer a wide variety of volunteer positions. Develop your skills, learn something new, make friends, make a difference.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/braille/volunteer.aspx

Carnegie Lunchtime Speaker Series

The Carnegie Lunchtime Speaker Series offers free monthly lectures for local residents and employees. Area historians, authors, and experts speak on a variety of Arizona history and literacy topics as a way to promote lifelong learning among adults.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/carnegie/speaker.aspx

Welcome to the Digital Age of Talking Books

Audio books for visually impaired patrons of the Braille and Talking Book Library are changing from cassettes to digital cartridges. Available by mail to those who have difficulty reading standard print books because of vision loss or physical impairment.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/braille/

Libraries Help Job Seekers

Arizona State Librarian GladysAnn Wells spoke with National Public Radio Reporter/Host Mark Brodie about how patrons are turning to libraries for help with finding and applying for jobs. Listen to the audio clip below.

“Library Study” by Mark Brodie for KJZZ
http://www.lib.az.us/extension/LibraryStudy2_KJZZ.mp3

Participate in Arizona's History

Capturing Arizona’s Stories will highlight the stories that are waiting to be told. We are looking to help libraries from around the state to set up community oral history projects and collect the results as part of the centennial celebration.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/archives/capturingazstories.aspx