The library was also given charge of appointing the State Advisory Council on Libraries and the State Aid for Public Libraries Advisory Committee. Five thousand dollars is appropriated to purchase a territorial library. Aaron Wait is appointed as the first territorial librarian. 1851-1852 Library is moved to Salem. 1855 Fire destroys the library and its holdings.
Legislature provides new librarian and funds to replace lost books.
A wind and rain storm blows the roof off of the capitol and soaks the library's holdings. Two state libraries are given recognition by the adoption of two laws. 1913 Library commission becomes the Board of Trustees for the Oregon State Library. 1951 Library is encouraged by the Oregon Library Association to appoint a library development committee. 1953 HB 157 removes from the state library authority for the pooled purchasing of books for public schools.