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2008

2008, Mar. 12 pdf, html Early Learning with Families (ELF) @ Your Library” and “Transforming Life after 50 Institute” get new websites, expand online resources, through the California State Library
2008, Mar. 6 pdf, html Library Journal's Design Institute at SFPL in May, first-time on West Coast
2008, Feb. 2 pdf, html California Research Bureau report highlights concerns about actuarial practices for public employee benefits
2008, Jan. 17 pdf, html Radio-Frequency Identification Document Advisory Panel to meet Feb.6


2007

2007, Nov. 20 pdf, html Easy Voter Guides offered in five languages for February 5, 2008 election
2007, Oct. 22 pdf, html California Research Bureau convenes Radio-Frequency Identification Document Advisory Panel
2007, Sep. 24 pdf, html Marlin to head Braille and Talking Book Library
2007, Sep. 17 pdf, html California libraries joining with PBS to promote Ken Burns’ The War
2007, Sep. 10 pdf, html New publication from California State Library describes public library organization in California
2007, Aug. 29 pdf, html California Cultural And Historical Endowment Board Convenes, Reserves Funding For Round Three
2007, June 13 pdf, html California Civil Liberties Public Education Program announces ’06-’07 grant recipients
2007, June 6 pdf, html Governor appoints Deputy State Librarian 6/6/07
2007, May 30 pdf, html 2007 Juneteenth Exhibit at California State Library June 4 -July 17
2007, May 17 pdf, html Public Meeting for California State Library’s California Civil Liberties Public Education Program set for May 25th
2007, May 9 pdf, html California State Library awards 6 CA libraries digital storytelling grants
2007, Jan. 9 pdf, html California State Library offers television listings to visually impaired customers


2006

2006, Nov. 6 pdf, html California State Library supports digitization of California’s many library treasures
2006, Sept. 28 pdf, html Easy Voter Guide Project unveils expanded resources for new and busy voters
2006, Sept. 13 pdf, html California Civil Liberties Public Education Program to hold public meeting
2006, May 6 pdf, html Endowment Board convenes, reserves funding for round two
2006, Jan. 24 pdf, html Search California – discover the world! Libraries go global
2006, Jan. 6 pdf, html 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy report turns attention to literacy programs in California libraries


2005

2005, Dec. 21 pdf, html California State Library offers Spanish-language newspapers to visually impaired customers
2005, Dec. 19 pdf, html Victorian illuminated manuscripts shine in California State Library exhibit
2005, Dec. 15 pdf, html California State Library to address new National Adult Literacy Assessment report
2005, Nov. 18 pdf, html California Cultural and Historical Endowment announces new grant application
2005, Nov. 4 pdf, html State Librarian appoints Assistant Chief of Library Development Services
2005, Nov. 4 pdf, html State Librarian appoints 3 Library Programs Consultants to Library Development Services
2005, Oct. 21 pdf, html State Librarian Names New Civil Liberties Director
2005, Oct. 19 pdf, html Easy Voter Guide Helps Busy Voters with Complex Propositions
2005, May 20 pdf, html Endowment Board approves funding for 13 projects
2005, Apr. 21 pdf, html Senate Rules Votes To Confirm State Librarian
2005, Jan. 14 pdf, html State Library and Gates Foundation Keep Libraries “Connected” to Internet
2005, Jan. 13 pdf, html Library Report Clarifies Complex San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Rebuild/ Retrofit Project


2004

2004, Dec. 15 pdf, html Endowment Board convenes, reserves funding for 33 grant finalists
2004, Nov. 30 pdf, html California Public Library Grant Awards Announced
2004, Nov. 15 pdf, html California Celebrates 20 Years of Library Literacy Services
2004, Oct. 28 pdf, html State Librarian appoints Chief of Library Development Services
2004, Sept. 23 pdf, html A Landmark Day for Libraries: State Librarian Praises Governor Schwarzenegger on Library Bond Bill
2004, July 22 pdf, html Susan Hildreth to start as State Librarian of California August 2nd
2004, Apr. 12 pdf, html Executive Officer Selected for California Cultural and Historical Endowment
2004, Apr. 1 pdf, html State Librarian of California, Dr. Kevin Starr Retires April 1, 2004
2004, Jan. 12 pdf, html California Cultural and Historical Endowment Board to Convene at the California State Library