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Autograph Collection Index
Index to 1,700 autographs collected from 1905-1910 by former City
Librarian Charles Lummis. Lummis sent specially designed library
stationery to all the leading men and some women of the day asking them to
improve the page with a saying, drawing, or other inspiring example. Call
the Rare Books Department at (213) 228-7350 for an appointment to view the
collection.
Behymer Collection Index
Index to 181 images, mostly photographs, of opera singers and other
artists brought to the L.A. musical stage at the turn of the 20th century
by impresario L.E. Behymer.
Business Magazines Index
Index of current magazine subscriptions for the Central Library's Business
and Economics Department.
Business Reference Sources
Bibliographies, abstracts, and location of reference tools kept in the
reference area of the Central Library's Business & Economics
Department.
California Documents Index
Index of uncataloged California State agency documents located in the
Science & Technology Department. Materials can be accessed by title,
subject, and a unique CalDocs number.
California Fiction Index
Index to adult fiction which takes place in California. Index can be
searched by author, title, locale, decade in which the story takes place,
and/or major characters.
California Index
Indexes information about people, places, and events that have had a
significant impact on life in Southern California. Most newspapers,
magazines, and books cited here can be found in the Central Library.
California Prints Index
Index to 456 images in various media including wood engraving from the
mid-20th century.
City Directories Index
A listing of paper and microform U.S. city, county state, and regional
directories located in the History & Genealogy Department. The
collection also includes some Canadian Directories.
Cookery Ephemera Collection Index
Index to over 2,500 promotional booklets on food and cooking from
commercial and noncommercial sources, dating from the late nineteenth
century, which show the development of advertising art as well as how to
use new foods and new appliances, how to find new uses for old foods, and
more. Available for viewing in the Science, Technology & Patents
Department. Please ask at the Reference desk on Lower Level 2 of Central
Library.
Environmental Impact Reports
An index of environmental impact reports available in the Central
Library's Science & Technology Department. The file is particularly
useful for locating materials in their review period.
Genealogy & Local History Index
A genealogy file that contains local history information, selected history
resources, and an index of family names in published genealogies located
in the History & Genealogy Department.
Gladys English Collection Index
Collection of original illustrations for children's books. Index to over
200 pieces in various media, representing some of the treasures of
American children's book illustration, including pieces from more than
twenty Caldecott Medal recipients.
Government Documents - Business
Finding aids and federal information of interest in the areas of business,
science, demographics, and diplomacy.
Japanese Prints Index
Index to 287 prints, mostly originals, some reproductions, by various
artists including Hiroshige and Utamaro.
Library Images Index
Index to 110 large-format photos and architect renderings of the Central
Library and branches. Please make a
Rare Books Room appointment
to view the images.
Native American Index
An index to books, periodical articles and vertical file holdings of the
Central Library's History & Genealogy Dept. on the tribes of North,
Central, and South America.
Orchestration Catalog
An index to over 2,000 orchestral scores (with parts) available for loan
to orchestras in Southern California from the Central Library.
Play File Index
An index to plays which remain unpublished or have only been published in
periodicals. Includes references to reviews.
Public Art Index
Inventory forms, photographs, and other supporting documentation on
outdoor sculpture found in Southern California. The Index was prepared for
the Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) project of the National Institute for
the Conservation of Cultural Property and the Smithsonian American Art
Museum.
Series and Sequels
A listing created by the Central Library’s Literature & Fiction Dept.
of fiction books for adults which are part of a series or are sequels to
earlier novels.
Short Story File Index
An index created by the Central Library’s Literature & Fiction Dept.
to short stories in collections and anthologies in the Los Angeles Public
Library.
Song Index
An index of songs appearing in books located in the Central Library Art
& Music Department.
Theater Program Collection
index to Theater Programs located in the Literature Department.
Toy Movable Database
The Toy Movable Database contains information on Toy Moveable (also known
as "pop-up") books owned by LAPL. This is a reference collection, and the
items do not circulate.
Turnabout Theatre Archive
This collection, contains photographs, documents, props, and costumes, has
been cataloged and the images digitized.
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hoopla
Kanopy
LAPL Reads
Book Lists
New Books by Genre
Staff Reviews
RSS Feeds
Resources for Readers
LAPL Writes
Book Lists
Online Resources
Indie Author Project
Submission Policy
Events
Language Collections
Libby (Overdrive)
New York Times Digital
Podcasts
ALOUD
Children Chatting
Poet Laureate
Zines
Read Freely
Education & Research
Databases - Research & Homework
California Index
Government Documents
High School Diploma
LAPL Indexes
Behymer Collection Index
Bookplate Collection
Business Magazine Index
Business & Economics Reference Works
California Documents Index
California Fiction Index
California Index
California Prints Index
Casey Fashion Plates
City Directories Index
Cookery Ephemera Index
Environmental Impact Reports
Genealogy & Local History Index
Gladys English
Government Documents - Business
Japanese Prints Index
Library Images Index
Lummis Autograph Collection Index
Menu Collection
Native American Index
Orchestration Catalog
Play File Index
Public Art Index
Series and Sequels
Short Story File Index
Song Index
Theater Program Collection
Toy Movable Database
Turnabout Theater Archive
LinkedIn Learning
Online Learning
Research Guides
Aerial Photographs
African -American Literature (PDF)
African-American Ingenuity
Bilingual English-Spanish Material (PDF)
Census Tract Maps (PDF)
Environmental Impact Reports
Financing New Business (PDF)
Food and Drink
Genealogy
Grants
History of Your House
Holiday Cookery
Job Hunting and Money Guides
Literary Criticism Locator
Map Collection
Maps of Los Angeles
Military and Industry Standards and Specifications
Newspapers
Obituaries in LA County
Philosophy Research
Play Locator
Representative Maps in Los Angeles History and Growth
Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases
Sheet Music Locator
Short Story Locator
Small Business Research (PDF)
Treaty Research
Vital Records
Student Success
Verify Student Success Card
Tessa: Photo & Digital Collections
L.A. in Focus Videos
Shades of L.A. Oral Histories
Services & Programs
Adult Literacy
Ask a Librarian
Be a Successful Street Vendor
Overview & Permits
Cell-Ed Pathways
Resources & Links
Small Business Help
Book a Librarian
Community Outreach
Cybernauts
Explore L.A.
Homeless Resources
Jobs, Money & Small Business
Memory Lab
New Americans
Octavia Lab & Koreatown Media Lab
Reentry Resources
Reserve a Computer
Seniors
State Park Pass
STEAM
Tech2go
Veterans Resources
Wireless Printing
Neighborhood Science
Events
Adults
Babies & Toddlers
Bilingual Events
Calendar
Celebrations
Central 100 Celebration
Expedition L.A.
Exhibits
Kids
L.A. Made
Seniors
Teens
Locations & Hours
All Branches
Central Library
Departments and Services
Art, Music, & Recreation Department
Business and Economics Department
Children's Literature Department
Computer Center
History & Genealogy Department
International Languages Department
Literature & Fiction Department
Low-Vision Service Centers
Popular Library
Science, Technology, & Patents Department
Social Science, Philosophy & Religion Department
Special Collections
Appointment Request Form
Appraisals
Californiana
Gifts/Donations
Introduction to Special Collections
Mexicana
Photographs
The Special Collections Room Story
Teen'Scape
Directions
Parking
Art And Architecture
Central Library Video Wall
Historical Portraits Project
Goodhue Building
Painting
Public Art Projects
The Literate Fence Quotations
Sculpture
Themes and Inscriptions
Tom Bradley Wing
Central Library Docent Tours
Central Library Virtual Tour
Facility Rentals
Policies
Rates & Occupancy
Holiday Closures
Get Involved
Become a Friend of the Library
Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Make a Donation
Shop The Library Store
Volunteer
About LAPL
Accessibility & ADA Services
Angel City Press
App
Blog
Board of Library Commissioners
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas & Minutes Archive
Board Members
Borrower Services
City Librarian
Connect With Us
Contact Us
eCard Registration
infoNow (Ask A Librarian)
Change of Address
Suggest a Purchase
Library Card Pre-Registration
Solicitud de tarjeta electrónica
Pregúntale a un bibliotecario
Formulario de cambio de dirección
Sugerir una Compra
Solicitud de tarjeta
Jobs & Business Opportunities
Perform at LAPL
Press Room
Press Release Archive
Press Images - Branch Libraries
Press Images - Central Library
Rules of Conduct
Staff Directory
Volunteer Opportunities
Español
¿Qué hay de nuevo?
Títulos recomendados
Ciudadanía
Kids & Parents
Teens
ADA
App
Blog
Connect With Us
Contact Us
FAQs
Online Privacy Policy
Site Map
Jump to Navigation
Jump to Content
Access the library's wealth of print and electronic resources using the links
below, or contact a librarian for assistance.
Autograph Collection Index
Index to 1,700 autographs collected from 1905-1910 by former City
Librarian Charles Lummis. Lummis sent specially designed library
stationery to all the leading men and some women of the day asking them to
improve the page with a saying, drawing, or other inspiring example. Call
the Rare Books Department at (213) 228-7350 for an appointment to view the
collection.
Behymer Collection Index
Index to 181 images, mostly photographs, of opera singers and other
artists brought to the L.A. musical stage at the turn of the 20th century
by impresario L.E. Behymer.
Business Magazines Index
Index of current magazine subscriptions for the Central Library's Business
and Economics Department.
Business Reference Sources
Bibliographies, abstracts, and location of reference tools kept in the
reference area of the Central Library's Business & Economics
Department.
California Documents Index
Index of uncataloged California State agency documents located in the
Science & Technology Department. Materials can be accessed by title,
subject, and a unique CalDocs number.
California Fiction Index
Index to adult fiction which takes place in California. Index can be
searched by author, title, locale, decade in which the story takes place,
and/or major characters.
California Index
Indexes information about people, places, and events that have had a
significant impact on life in Southern California. Most newspapers,
magazines, and books cited here can be found in the Central Library.
California Prints Index
Index to 456 images in various media including wood engraving from the
mid-20th century.
City Directories Index
A listing of paper and microform U.S. city, county state, and regional
directories located in the History & Genealogy Department. The
collection also includes some Canadian Directories.
Cookery Ephemera Collection Index
Index to over 2,500 promotional booklets on food and cooking from
commercial and noncommercial sources, dating from the late nineteenth
century, which show the development of advertising art as well as how to
use new foods and new appliances, how to find new uses for old foods, and
more. Available for viewing in the Science, Technology & Patents
Department. Please ask at the Reference desk on Lower Level 2 of Central
Library.
Environmental Impact Reports
An index of environmental impact reports available in the Central
Library's Science & Technology Department. The file is particularly
useful for locating materials in their review period.
Genealogy & Local History Index
A genealogy file that contains local history information, selected history
resources, and an index of family names in published genealogies located
in the History & Genealogy Department.
Gladys English Collection Index
Collection of original illustrations for children's books. Index to over
200 pieces in various media, representing some of the treasures of
American children's book illustration, including pieces from more than
twenty Caldecott Medal recipients.
Government Documents - Business
Finding aids and federal information of interest in the areas of business,
science, demographics, and diplomacy.
Japanese Prints Index
Index to 287 prints, mostly originals, some reproductions, by various
artists including Hiroshige and Utamaro.
Library Images Index
Index to 110 large-format photos and architect renderings of the Central
Library and branches. Please make a
Rare Books Room appointment
to view the images.
Native American Index
An index to books, periodical articles and vertical file holdings of the
Central Library's History & Genealogy Dept. on the tribes of North,
Central, and South America.
Orchestration Catalog
An index to over 2,000 orchestral scores (with parts) available for loan
to orchestras in Southern California from the Central Library.
Play File Index
An index to plays which remain unpublished or have only been published in
periodicals. Includes references to reviews.
Public Art Index
Inventory forms, photographs, and other supporting documentation on
outdoor sculpture found in Southern California. The Index was prepared for
the Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) project of the National Institute for
the Conservation of Cultural Property and the Smithsonian American Art
Museum.
Series and Sequels
A listing created by the Central Library’s Literature & Fiction Dept.
of fiction books for adults which are part of a series or are sequels to
earlier novels.
Short Story File Index
An index created by the Central Library’s Literature & Fiction Dept.
to short stories in collections and anthologies in the Los Angeles Public
Library.
Song Index
An index of songs appearing in books located in the Central Library Art
& Music Department.
Theater Program Collection
index to Theater Programs located in the Literature Department.
Toy Movable Database
The Toy Movable Database contains information on Toy Moveable (also known
as "pop-up") books owned by LAPL. This is a reference collection, and the
items do not circulate.
Turnabout Theatre Archive
This collection, contains photographs, documents, props, and costumes, has
been cataloged and the images digitized.
Español
Kids & Parents
Teens
How Do I?
How do I get a library card?
How do I get a Student Success Card?
How do I print from my laptop? (wireless printing)
How do I reserve a computer?
How do I renew my books?
How do I update my address/phone/e-mail online?
SEE MORE FAQs >>>
My Library Account
Enhanced Catalog Account
Get a Library Card
Reserve a Computer
Ask a Librarian
Book a Librarian
Find A Library
Connect with LAPL
YouTube
Newsletter
Top
LAPL Home
My Account
Books & E-Media
Blog
Book Bundles To Go
Catalog
Branch Periodical Subscription List
E-Media
Freegal Music
Kanopy
L.A. in Focus Videos
New York Times Digital
Freegal Music
hoopla
Kanopy
LAPL Reads
Book Lists
New Books by Genre
Staff Reviews
RSS Feeds
Resources for Readers
LAPL Writes
Book Lists
Online Resources
Indie Author Project
Submission Policy
Events
Language Collections
Libby (Overdrive)
New York Times Digital
Podcasts
ALOUD
Children Chatting
Poet Laureate
Zines
Read Freely
Education & Research
Databases - Research & Homework
California Index
Government Documents
High School Diploma
LAPL Indexes
Behymer Collection Index
Bookplate Collection
Business Magazine Index
Business & Economics Reference Works
California Documents Index
California Fiction Index
California Index
California Prints Index
Casey Fashion Plates
City Directories Index
Cookery Ephemera Index
Environmental Impact Reports
Genealogy & Local History Index
Gladys English
Government Documents - Business
Japanese Prints Index
Library Images Index
Lummis Autograph Collection Index
Menu Collection
Native American Index
Orchestration Catalog
Play File Index
Public Art Index
Series and Sequels
Short Story File Index
Song Index
Theater Program Collection
Toy Movable Database
Turnabout Theater Archive
LinkedIn Learning
Online Learning
Research Guides
Aerial Photographs
African -American Literature (PDF)
African-American Ingenuity
Bilingual English-Spanish Material (PDF)
Census Tract Maps (PDF)
Environmental Impact Reports
Financing New Business (PDF)
Food and Drink
Genealogy
Grants
History of Your House
Holiday Cookery
Job Hunting and Money Guides
Literary Criticism Locator
Map Collection
Maps of Los Angeles
Military and Industry Standards and Specifications
Newspapers
Obituaries in LA County
Philosophy Research
Play Locator
Representative Maps in Los Angeles History and Growth
Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases
Sheet Music Locator
Short Story Locator
Small Business Research (PDF)
Treaty Research
Vital Records
Student Success
Verify Student Success Card
Tessa: Photo & Digital Collections
L.A. in Focus Videos
Shades of L.A. Oral Histories
Services & Programs
Adult Literacy
Ask a Librarian
Be a Successful Street Vendor
Overview & Permits
Cell-Ed Pathways
Resources & Links
Small Business Help
Book a Librarian
Community Outreach
Cybernauts
Explore L.A.
Homeless Resources
Jobs, Money & Small Business
Memory Lab
New Americans
Octavia Lab & Koreatown Media Lab
Reentry Resources
Reserve a Computer
Seniors
State Park Pass
STEAM
Tech2go
Veterans Resources
Wireless Printing
Neighborhood Science
Events
Adults
Babies & Toddlers
Bilingual Events
Calendar
Celebrations
Central 100 Celebration
Expedition L.A.
Exhibits
Kids
L.A. Made
Seniors
Teens
Locations & Hours
All Branches
Central Library
Departments and Services
Art, Music, & Recreation Department
Business and Economics Department
Children's Literature Department
Computer Center
History & Genealogy Department
International Languages Department
Literature & Fiction Department
Low-Vision Service Centers
Popular Library
Science, Technology, & Patents Department
Social Science, Philosophy & Religion Department
Special Collections
Appointment Request Form
Appraisals
Californiana
Gifts/Donations
Introduction to Special Collections
Mexicana
Photographs
The Special Collections Room Story
Teen'Scape
Directions
Parking
Art And Architecture
Central Library Video Wall
Historical Portraits Project
Goodhue Building
Painting
Public Art Projects
The Literate Fence Quotations
Sculpture
Themes and Inscriptions
Tom Bradley Wing
Central Library Docent Tours
Central Library Virtual Tour
Facility Rentals
Policies
Rates & Occupancy
Holiday Closures
Get Involved
Become a Friend of the Library
Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Make a Donation
Shop The Library Store
Volunteer
About LAPL
Accessibility & ADA Services
Angel City Press
App
Blog
Board of Library Commissioners
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas & Minutes Archive
Board Members
Borrower Services
City Librarian
Connect With Us
Contact Us
eCard Registration
infoNow (Ask A Librarian)
Change of Address
Suggest a Purchase
Library Card Pre-Registration
Solicitud de tarjeta electrónica
Pregúntale a un bibliotecario
Formulario de cambio de dirección
Sugerir una Compra
Solicitud de tarjeta
Jobs & Business Opportunities
Perform at LAPL
Press Room
Press Release Archive
Press Images - Branch Libraries
Press Images - Central Library
Rules of Conduct
Staff Directory
Volunteer Opportunities
Español
¿Qué hay de nuevo?
Títulos recomendados
Ciudadanía
Kids & Parents
Teens
ADA
App
Blog
Connect With Us
Contact Us
FAQs
Online Privacy Policy
Site Map