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The Peninsula Library System (PLS) is a consortium of 34 public and community college libraries working together to provide innovative and cost-effective service to their users. Founded in 1971, the system is funded primarily by member libraries. PLS also receives support from the state California Library Services Act funds, federal Library Services and Technology Act and local contracts for special services.
Thanks to PLS leadership and the
cooperation of its members, residents of San Mateo County can borrow
and return books at any local library. They can search a joint catalog
of member library holdings and use other library services by logging
on to catalog.plsinfo.org.
PLS operates a reference backup service for member libraries and
maintains central video collection available to library users. A
Community
Information Project (CIP) works closely with county human service
agencies to collect and organize information about their work. A
directory
of community services compiled by CIP can be found on the Web
site. The system also administers the AskNow,
a "live" online reference service introduced in four communities.
The service will be expanded to include libraries throughout the
San Francisco/Bay area.
Mission
"The Peninsula Library System strengthens local libraries through cooperation, enabling them to provide better service to their diverse communities."
Contact Information
For more information about the Peninsula Library System, please contact your local library or email us at plan@plsinfo.org.
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LIBRARIES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY |
| Burlingame |
Redwood City, Fair Oaks Branch |
| Burlingame, Easton Branch |
Redwood City, Redwood Shores Branch |
| Cañada College Library |
Redwood City, Schaberg Branch |
| College of San Mateo Library |
San Bruno |
| Daly City, Bayshore Branch |
San Mateo |
| Daly City, John D. Daly Branch |
San Mateo, Hillsdale Branch |
| Daly City, Serramonte Main |
San Mateo, Marina Branch |
| Daly City, Westlake Branch |
Skyline College Library |
| Menlo Park |
South San Francisco, Grand Avenue Branch |
| Menlo Park, Belle Haven Branch |
South San Francisco |
| Redwood City |
South San Francisco, Community Learning Center |
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