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*Directions: See [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7652&mode=2&externalurl=http://www.mapquest.com/ MapQuest] or [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7652&mode=2&externalurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Google Maps]. (Be sure to enter the State Library location as Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street.)  
*Directions: See [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7652&mode=2&externalurl=http://www.mapquest.com/ MapQuest] or [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7652&mode=2&externalurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Google Maps]. (Be sure to enter the State Library location as Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street.)  
*Parking: There are several free visitor spaces on South Drive near the main library entrance. Metered spaces are available on Walnut Street. See the Harrisburg Parking Authority website for parking garages within walking distance.  
*Parking: There are several free visitor spaces on South Drive near the main library entrance. Metered spaces are available on Walnut Street. See the Harrisburg Parking Authority website for parking garages within walking distance.  
*Accessibility: The Library is accessible for individuals with disabilities through the main entrance. Any individuals needing further assistance should contact library staff
*Accessibility: The Library is accessible for individuals with disabilities through the main entrance. Any individuals needing further assistance should contact library staff.<br>
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/collections/8728/databases_at_the_state_library_of_pennsylvania Databases at the State Library of Pennsylvania] Genealogy, General Research, History, Culture and Geography, Maps and Statistics, Newspapers.
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/collections/8728/power_library/530472 POWER Library].  Free databases for Pennsylvania residents that provides access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps and reference materials for people of all ages.


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>


*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/bureau_of_state_library/8811 The State Library of Pennsylvania Home page] Library Resources, State Library News, Reference Services, Collections, Mission, and Genealogy and Local History.  
*[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/bureau_of_state_library/8811 The State Library of Pennsylvania Home page] Library Resources, State Library News, Reference Services, Collections, Mission, and Genealogy and Local History.  
*Repository Internet site ''{create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}.''<br>
*You may access the library's holdings through [http://pilot.passhe.edu:8020/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First State Library of Pennsylvania On-line Catalog: PILOT].  Search by Keyword, title, author, subject, journal title, and call number.<br>
*Repository catalog online. <br>
*Repository catalog online. <br>
*Repository database. <br>
*Repository database. <br>

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State Library of Pennsylvania
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  alubrecht@pa.gov

Address:[1]

Also known as Bureau of State Library
Forum Building
607 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0600

Telephone:[1]  717-783-5950
Fax:  717-772-8268

Hours and holidays:[1]  Tuesday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed:  Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday and the following State Holidays:  New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and every four years on the Inauguration Day of the Pennsylvania governor.

Directions, maps, and public transportation:[2]

  • Location: Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street, Harrisburg. The main entrance is on South Drive facing Soldiers' Grove behind the State Capitol.
  • Map of Capitol Complex (pdf)
  • Directions: See MapQuest or Google Maps. (Be sure to enter the State Library location as Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street.)
  • Parking: There are several free visitor spaces on South Drive near the main library entrance. Metered spaces are available on Walnut Street. See the Harrisburg Parking Authority website for parking garages within walking distance.
  • Accessibility: The Library is accessible for individuals with disabilities through the main entrance. Any individuals needing further assistance should contact library staff.
  • Databases at the State Library of Pennsylvania Genealogy, General Research, History, Culture and Geography, Maps and Statistics, Newspapers.
  • POWER Library. Free databases for Pennsylvania residents that provides access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps and reference materials for people of all ages.

Internet sites and databases:

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Contact at Bureau of State Library] (accessed 24 September 2012).
  2. ↑ Directions, maps, parking
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