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About the Library
LA County Library was established in 1912 under authority of the County Free Library Act. The Library is a special fund department operating under the authority of the County Board of Supervisors. Today it is one of the major libraries of our nation, and provides library service to over 3.4 million residents living in unincorporated areas and to residents of 49 of the 88 incorporated cities of Los Angeles County. The service area extends over 3,000 square miles. Supplementing the 7.5 million volume book collection, the Library also offers magazines, newspapers, government publications and many specialized materials including online databases.
Skye PatrickSkye Patrick was appointed LA County Library Director on February 1, 2016. She was previously Broward County Library’s Director and held leadership roles at Queens Public Library in New York and San Francisco Public Library. Ms. Patrick manages the Library’s $201 million annual budget, and is responsible for the operation of the Library’s 87 community libraries, serving 3.4 million residents in a 3,000 mile area.
As LA County Library Director, Ms. Patrick brings a fresh enthusiasm and attitude to her position. From the start of her tenure, she engaged the community with a series of Visioning Sessions—a concept first conceived at Broward—which invited the public to meet with her to discuss what they’d envision their local library to offer.
Highlights
- The Library offers a variety of rewarding and challenging career opportunities in diverse locations throughout the Count
- Friends are people who share a passion for reading, a love for their community, and a strong appreciation of libraries.
- The LA County Library is committed to making its websites accessible to the widest possible audience. We are constantly
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