Library Main Page Library Services Reference Services Reference service is available in the Mailliard Library and the Biodiversity Resource Center during library hours. Services are provided on site, and reference requests can be made by mail, telephone, fax, or e-mail. Academy Library's new acquisitions lists are available via the World Wide Web. Bibliographies listing some of the Academy Library's holdings by subject area are provided through the Biodiversity Resource Center's online Bibliography Page . The Interlibrary Loan Department supports the research needs of the California Academy of Sciences by borrowing materials that are not owned by the Academy's Library.
Every attempt is made to borrow materials from libraries throughout the United States and the world.
The care and effort you put into your requests has a great impact on our speed and effectiveness. Please familiarize yourself with the Interlibrary Loan rules and guidelines before submitting any requests. Fill out an ILL request form completely for each item, including all of the bibliographic information asked for, in order to identify the item. Top Community Lending A Community Lending Collection consisting of science books, videos, sound recordings, and interactive multimedia materials is available for loan to Academy members in both the Mailliard Library and the Biodiversity Resource Center. Bibliographies listing some of the Academy Library's holdings by subject area are provided through the Biodiversity Resource Center's online Bibliography Page .