It's already taken two decades of discussion to get a law enacted and funded. When she arrived after having worked on a similar effort in New Jersey, many librarians were suspicious of the impact the project would have. They pictured busloads of people coming in from all over the state. The biggest libraries with choice collections are to be reimbursed for the costs of loaning materials. Financial help in preserving collections will be provided.
Some libraries still seem hesitant.
But Library of California organizers are confident of participation across the state.