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=== African American Resources<br> === | === African American Resources<br> === | ||
The Black Resource Center (BRC) serves the informational and educational needs of African Americans and the larger population by supporting research and study on social, historical and cultural aspects unique to the African American experience. The Center serves as an information and referral agency to other libraries, government agencies and the general public. It is an important link in the survival and preservation of the heritage of African Americans. <br><ref> [http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/brc/index.php Black Resource Center] in the County of Los Angeles Public | The Black Resource Center (BRC) serves the informational and educational needs of African Americans and the larger population by supporting research and study on social, historical and cultural aspects unique to the African American experience. The Center serves as an information and referral agency to other libraries, government agencies and the general public. It is an important link in the survival and preservation of the heritage of African Americans. <br><ref> [http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/brc/index.php Black Resource Center] in the County of Los Angeles Public Library. (accessed 1 May 2014).</ref> | ||
==== Location<br> ==== | ==== Location<br> ==== | ||
A C Bilbrew Library<br>150 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90061 (310) 538-3350<br> | A C Bilbrew Library<br>150 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90061 (310) 538-3350<br> | ||
=== Asian Pacific Resources<br> === | === Asian Pacific Resources<br> === | ||
The Asian Pacific Resource Center (APRC) encompasses both academic materials as well as film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The emphasis of the collection is on the Asian American / Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings on the history, art, and culture - of China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Hawaii, and American Samoa. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the United States. Also on microfilm, the center has newspapers and documents from the Japanese American incarceration during World War II. | The Asian Pacific Resource Center (APRC) encompasses both academic materials as well as film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The emphasis of the collection is on the Asian American / Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings on the history, art, and culture - of China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Hawaii, and American Samoa. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the United States. Also on microfilm, the center has newspapers and documents from the Japanese American incarceration during World War II. | ||
<br>Information /Referral and Reference Services: APRC provides reference service to researchers and to the general public. The center offers referrals to community organizations and resources.<ref>[http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/aprc/index.php Asian Pacific Resource Center] in the County of Los Angeles Public | <br>Information /Referral and Reference Services: APRC provides reference service to researchers and to the general public. The center offers referrals to community organizations and resources.<ref>[http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/aprc/index.php Asian Pacific Resource Center] in the County of Los Angeles Public Library. (accessed 1 May 2014).</ref> | ||
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Rosemead Library<br>8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 573-5220<br> | Rosemead Library<br>8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 573-5220<br> | ||
=== Hispanic Resources<br> === | === Hispanic Resources<br> === | ||
The Chicano Resource Center (CRC) offers information about the history and culture of this group available to the general public. Subjects covered by this multimedia collection include; immigration, the Chicano Movement, mural art, biographies, folklore and the history of Mexico. Many of the materials are available for checkout.<br> | The Chicano Resource Center (CRC) offers information about the history and culture of this group available to the general public. Subjects covered by this multimedia collection include; immigration, the Chicano Movement, mural art, biographies, folklore and the history of Mexico. Many of the materials are available for checkout.<br> <ref> [http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/crc/index.php Chicano Resource Center] in the County of Los Angeles Public Library. (accessed 1 May 2014).</ref> | ||
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=== Native American Resources<br> === | === Native American Resources<br> === | ||
The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) addresses the informational needs of American Indians in Los Angeles County and makes information available about them to the larger community. The AIRC collection is the largest public library collection of its kind in the U.S. Collection materials come in a variety of formats: books, journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, microfilm, audiocassettes, books-on-tape, CD, DVD, VHS, and 8, 16, 35 mm film, most of which can be checked out. AIRC is also an information center with announcements of events, classes, conferences, etc. pertaining to American Indians - local, regional, and national – on topics ranging from health issues, education, legal issues, economic issues, politics, and culture. American Indian “NDN” 101, an informal question and answer forum, is held every third Saturday of the month from 1 – 5 PM. This is an open forum for the public to ask questions and get answers about American Indian history, culture, and current affairs. <br> | The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) addresses the informational needs of American Indians in Los Angeles County and makes information available about them to the larger community. The AIRC collection is the largest public library collection of its kind in the U.S. Collection materials come in a variety of formats: books, journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, microfilm, audiocassettes, books-on-tape, CD, DVD, VHS, and 8, 16, 35 mm film, most of which can be checked out. AIRC is also an information center with announcements of events, classes, conferences, etc. pertaining to American Indians - local, regional, and national – on topics ranging from health issues, education, legal issues, economic issues, politics, and culture. American Indian “NDN” 101, an informal question and answer forum, is held every third Saturday of the month from 1 – 5 PM. This is an open forum for the public to ask questions and get answers about American Indian history, culture, and current affairs. <ref> [http://www.colapublib.org/resourcecenters/airc/index.php American Indian Resource Center]in the County of Los Angeles Public Library. (accessed 1 May 2014).</ref> <br> | ||
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Huntington Park Library<br>6518 Miles Ave.<br>Huntington Park, CA 90255<br>(323) 583-2794<br> | Huntington Park Library<br>6518 Miles Ave.<br>Huntington Park, CA 90255<br>(323) 583-2794<br> | ||
=== Community Libraries in the LA County System === <ref>[www.colapublib.org/libs/ Libraries A-Z] in the County of Los Angeles Public | === Community Libraries in the LA County System === <ref>[http://www.colapublib.org/libs/ Libraries A-Z] in the County of Los Angeles Public Library. (accessed 1 May 2014).</ref><br> | ||
Acton Library, (661) 269-7101<br>Agoura Hills Library, (818) 889-2278<br>Arcadia Library, (Live Oak Library) (626) 446-8803<br>Artesia Library, (562) 865-6614<br>Avalon Library, (310) 510-1050<br>Baldwin Park Library, (626) 962-6947<br>Bell Library, (323) 560-2149<br>Bell Gardens Library, (562) 927-1309<br>Bellflower (Clifton M. Brakensiek Library) (562) 925-5543<br>Carson Library, (310) 830-0901<br>Carson (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Library) (310) 327-4830<br>Castaic Library, (661) 257-7410<br>Covina (Charter Oak Library) (626) 339-2151<br>Claremont Library, (909) 621-4902<br>Compton Library, (310) 637-0202<br>Cudahy Library, (323) 771-1345<br>Culver City (Julian Dixon Library) (310) 559-1676<br>Diamond Bar Library, (909) 861-4978<br>Duarte Library, (626) 358-1865<br>East Los Angeles Library, (323) 264-0155<br>East Rancho Dominguez Library, (310) 632-6193<br>El Monte Library, (626) 444-9506<br>El Monte (Norwood Library) (626) 443-3147<br>Gardena (Mayme Dear Library) (310) 323-6363<br>Gardena (Masao W. Satow Library) (310) 679-0638<br>Hacienda Heights Library, (626) 968-9356<br>Hawaiian Gardens Library, (562) 496-1212<br>Hawthorne Library, (310) 679-8193<br>Hawthorne (Wiseburn Library) (310) 643-8880<br>Hermosa Beach Library, (310) 379-8475<br>Huntington Park Library, (323) 583-1461<br>La Cañada Flintridge Library, (818) 790-3330<br>La Crescenta Library, (818) 248-5313<br>La Mirada Library, (562) 943-0277<br>La Puente Library, (626) 968-4613<br>La Verne Library, (909) 596-1934<br>Lakewood (Angelo M. Iacoboni Library) (562) 866-1777<br>Lakewood (George Nye Jr. Library) (562) 421-8497<br>Lancaster Library, (661) 948-5029<br>Lawndale Library, (310) 676-0177<br>La Puente (Sunkist Library) (626) 960-2707<br>Lennox Library, (310) 674-0385<br>Littlerock Library, (661) 944-4138<br>Lomita Library, (310) 539-4515<br>Lynwood Library, (310) 635-7121<br>Malibu Library, (310) 456-6438<br>Manhattan Beach Library, (310) 545-8595<br>Marina del Rey (Lloyd Taber Library) (310) 821-3415<br>Maywood (César Chávez Library) (323) 771-8600<br>Montebello Library, (323) 722-6551<br>Montebello (Chet Holifield Library) ((323) 728-0421<br>Norwalk Library, (562) 868-0775<br>Norwalk (Alondra Library) (562) 868-7771<br>Palmdale (Lake Los Angeles Library) (661) 264-0593<br>Paramount Library, (562) 630-3171<br>Pico Rivera Library, (562) 942-7394<br>Pico Rivera (Rivera Library) (562) 949-5485<br>Quartz Hill Library, (661) 943-2454<br>Rosemead Library, (626) 573-5220<br>Rowland Heights Library, (626) 912-5348<br>San Dimas Library, (909) 599-6738<br>San Fernando Library, (818) 365-6928<br>San Gabriel Library, (626) 287-0761<br>South El Monte Library, (626) 443-4158<br>South Whittier Library, (562) 946-4415<br>South Gate (Hollydale Library) (562) 634-0156<br>South Gate (Leland R. Weaver Library) (323) 567-8853<br>Stevenson Ranch Express Library, (661) 287-5954<br>Temple City Library, (626) 285-2136<br>Topanga Library, (310) 455-3480<br>Walnut Library, (909) 595-0757<br>West Covina Library, (626) 962-3541<br>West Hollywood Library, (310) 652-5340<br>Westlake Village Library, (818) 865-9230<br>Whittier (Los Nietos Library) (562) 695-0708<br>Whittier (Sorensen Library) (562) 695-3979<br> | Acton Library, (661) 269-7101<br>Agoura Hills Library, (818) 889-2278<br>Arcadia Library, (Live Oak Library) (626) 446-8803<br>Artesia Library, (562) 865-6614<br>Avalon Library, (310) 510-1050<br>Baldwin Park Library, (626) 962-6947<br>Bell Library, (323) 560-2149<br>Bell Gardens Library, (562) 927-1309<br>Bellflower (Clifton M. Brakensiek Library) (562) 925-5543<br>Carson Library, (310) 830-0901<br>Carson (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Library) (310) 327-4830<br>Castaic Library, (661) 257-7410<br>Covina (Charter Oak Library) (626) 339-2151<br>Claremont Library, (909) 621-4902<br>Compton Library, (310) 637-0202<br>Cudahy Library, (323) 771-1345<br>Culver City (Julian Dixon Library) (310) 559-1676<br>Diamond Bar Library, (909) 861-4978<br>Duarte Library, (626) 358-1865<br>East Los Angeles Library, (323) 264-0155<br>East Rancho Dominguez Library, (310) 632-6193<br>El Monte Library, (626) 444-9506<br>El Monte (Norwood Library) (626) 443-3147<br>Gardena (Mayme Dear Library) (310) 323-6363<br>Gardena (Masao W. Satow Library) (310) 679-0638<br>Hacienda Heights Library, (626) 968-9356<br>Hawaiian Gardens Library, (562) 496-1212<br>Hawthorne Library, (310) 679-8193<br>Hawthorne (Wiseburn Library) (310) 643-8880<br>Hermosa Beach Library, (310) 379-8475<br>Huntington Park Library, (323) 583-1461<br>La Cañada Flintridge Library, (818) 790-3330<br>La Crescenta Library, (818) 248-5313<br>La Mirada Library, (562) 943-0277<br>La Puente Library, (626) 968-4613<br>La Verne Library, (909) 596-1934<br>Lakewood (Angelo M. Iacoboni Library) (562) 866-1777<br>Lakewood (George Nye Jr. Library) (562) 421-8497<br>Lancaster Library, (661) 948-5029<br>Lawndale Library, (310) 676-0177<br>La Puente (Sunkist Library) (626) 960-2707<br>Lennox Library, (310) 674-0385<br>Littlerock Library, (661) 944-4138<br>Lomita Library, (310) 539-4515<br>Lynwood Library, (310) 635-7121<br>Malibu Library, (310) 456-6438<br>Manhattan Beach Library, (310) 545-8595<br>Marina del Rey (Lloyd Taber Library) (310) 821-3415<br>Maywood (César Chávez Library) (323) 771-8600<br>Montebello Library, (323) 722-6551<br>Montebello (Chet Holifield Library) ((323) 728-0421<br>Norwalk Library, (562) 868-0775<br>Norwalk (Alondra Library) (562) 868-7771<br>Palmdale (Lake Los Angeles Library) (661) 264-0593<br>Paramount Library, (562) 630-3171<br>Pico Rivera Library, (562) 942-7394<br>Pico Rivera (Rivera Library) (562) 949-5485<br>Quartz Hill Library, (661) 943-2454<br>Rosemead Library, (626) 573-5220<br>Rowland Heights Library, (626) 912-5348<br>San Dimas Library, (909) 599-6738<br>San Fernando Library, (818) 365-6928<br>San Gabriel Library, (626) 287-0761<br>South El Monte Library, (626) 443-4158<br>South Whittier Library, (562) 946-4415<br>South Gate (Hollydale Library) (562) 634-0156<br>South Gate (Leland R. Weaver Library) (323) 567-8853<br>Stevenson Ranch Express Library, (661) 287-5954<br>Temple City Library, (626) 285-2136<br>Topanga Library, (310) 455-3480<br>Walnut Library, (909) 595-0757<br>West Covina Library, (626) 962-3541<br>West Hollywood Library, (310) 652-5340<br>Westlake Village Library, (818) 865-9230<br>Whittier (Los Nietos Library) (562) 695-0708<br>Whittier (Sorensen Library) (562) 695-3979<br> | ||
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