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ABOUT THE STATE LIBRARY
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LOCATION
State Library of Florida
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
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Telephone:
(850) 245-6600 Phone
(850) 245-6688 TDD
(800) 955-8771 Florida Relay Service
(850) 245-6651 Reference Fax
(850) 245-6744 Lending Services Fax
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
View Map
Telephone:
(850) 245-6600 Phone
(850) 245-6688 TDD
(800) 955-8771 Florida Relay Service
(850) 245-6651 Reference Fax
(850) 245-6744 Lending Services Fax
HOURS / HOLIDAYS
Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and state holidays.
LIBRARY POLICIES
Research - Reference Florida Collection
Reference
Research - Reference Policies
Library Cards New borrowers are issued a library card upon presentation of appropriate
identification and proof of Florida residency.
State agency employees and elected officials may apply for a library card online.
Loan Period/Check Out Limit Books may be checked out for a period of 28 days. There is no limit to the number of books a patron may check out at one time.
Renewals Books may be renewed twice, in person, by telephone (245-6680 - Lending Services), or online. Items with outstanding requests will not be renewed.
Overdues Overdue notices are sent out one week after due date. Borrowers must have returned all overdue items before checking out additional items.
Lost materials Lost or damaged books, videos, or other materials may be paid for at the Circulation Desk on the second floor.
Magazines/Journals/Newspapers Magazines, journals and newspapers are available for use
at the library.
Inter-library Loan Inter-library loan services are for state agency employees only. Other patrons should check with their local public library or educational institution for inter-library loan services.
Loan Period/Check Out Limit Books may be checked out for a period of 28 days. There is no limit to the number of books a patron may check out at one time.
Renewals Books may be renewed twice, in person, by telephone (245-6680 - Lending Services), or online. Items with outstanding requests will not be renewed.
Overdues Overdue notices are sent out one week after due date. Borrowers must have returned all overdue items before checking out additional items.
Lost materials Lost or damaged books, videos, or other materials may be paid for at the Circulation Desk on the second floor.
| Item | Replacement Cost |
|---|---|
| Hardback books | $60 |
| Trade Paperbacks | $30 |
| Mass Market Paperbacks | $ 6 |
| Videos, films, flags, other items | Acquisition cost |
| * Additional processing fee per item * | $ 8 |
Patrons may choose to purchase a new copy of the lost item (rather than pay the replacement cost listed above) and pay the $8 processing fee.
Please make checks payable to: Florida Department of State.
Inter-library Loan Inter-library loan services are for state agency employees only. Other patrons should check with their local public library or educational institution for inter-library loan services.
Florida Collection Policies
Admission All researchers and visitors are required to check in and out with the Reference staff.
Research - Reference Materials from the Florida Collection do not circulate, and must be used in the Library.
Use Policies Pencils, note cards, loose blank papers, ring binders without material in pockets, and light wraps such as sweaters or shawls are permitted.
Copiers/Other Equipment A photocopier is available for public use. Microfilm and microfiche reader/printers, and Internet-accessible computers are also available. Copies are $0.25 (25 cents) per page.
Research - Reference Materials from the Florida Collection do not circulate, and must be used in the Library.
Use Policies Pencils, note cards, loose blank papers, ring binders without material in pockets, and light wraps such as sweaters or shawls are permitted.
The following items are prohibited:
- any food or beverage,
- any form of ink or ink pens,
- briefcases, bags, purses,
- envelopes or other containers,
- and any books or other materials which might be confused with the holdings of the Florida Collection.
ALL MATERIAL BROUGHT INTO THE LIBRARY MAY BE EXAMINED UPON LEAVING.
Reference Collection Policies
Research - Reference Reference materials are available for use at the library and may be loaned briefly to
state agency staff or on interlibrary loan.
Public Computers Internet-accessible computers are available for up to one hour's use by individual patrons. Copiers/Other Equipment A photocopier is available for public use. Microfilm and microfiche reader/printers, and Internet-accessible computers are also available. Copies are $0.25 (25 cents) per page.
Public Computers Internet-accessible computers are available for up to one hour's use by individual patrons. Copiers/Other Equipment A photocopier is available for public use. Microfilm and microfiche reader/printers, and Internet-accessible computers are also available. Copies are $0.25 (25 cents) per page.
