On September 29th, 2022, the Arizona Memory Project will be changing to a new, upgraded platform. The home URL azmemory.azlibrary.gov will remain the same. During the transition to the new site, however, you may notice that some links on azlibrary.gov, outside pages, and some of your bookmarks may no longer work. We apologize for the inconvenience. For assistance or information, contact azmemory[at]azlibrary.gov

Programs, Services and Tools

Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response

  • Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
  • The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
  • We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
  • In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
  • Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
  • Services impacted:
    • In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
    • In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
    • Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library. Research & reference services are now offered by appointment only. Please contact us here to request an appointment. 

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Programs and Services

Consulting Services – one-on-one guidance and support, either by telephone or e-mail, for Arizona librarians.

Arizona Reading Program – a statewide program that fosters literacy by providing resources that help librarians plan, promote, and carry out summer reading programs for all ages at their libraries.

Building a New Generation of Readers –training and materials for Arizona’s public and school librarians to help parents and childcare providers prepare children to enter school ready to learn.

Resource Sharing – The Arizona State Library encourages all Arizona libraries to freely share materials with one another, and pays for both statewide access to worldcat.org and OCLC interlibrary loan costs. A Resource Access and Attainment Policy outline’s minimal requirements for Arizona libraries.

The Get Involved Collaborative – To assist public libraries in recruiting and engaging high-skilled, high-impact volunteers to enhance library services for the public.

Tools for Arizona librarians

Arizona Public Library Statistics – current Arizona public library statistical reports.

Arizona Tribal Library Resources – resources and information for Arizona tribal libraries.

Databases – information on setting up database access.

Library Law – Arizona Revised Statutes pertaining to libraries.