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Developmental Center Libraries

The Department of Developmental Services maintains four libraries specializing in information on all aspects of developmental disabilities. The libraries are members of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and maintain a combined book collection of over 18,000 volumes, 273 journal titles, and 729 videos. Each library also maintains unique collections designed to meet the needs of their individual centers. (see Listing of Journals and Other Periodicals)

The libraries are located in the developmental centers and are a valuable resource for the department's staff, consumers, families, community service providers, and the general public. The libraries are open to all and reference assistance is available by telephone, e-mail or in person, and may consist of general assistance in the use of the library, literature searches, and the answering of reference questions. Only state employees can borrow material directly from the libraries but non-state employees may borrow material through their local public library on interlibrary loan.

Fairview Developmental Center
Staff Library
2501 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6179

Barbara Rycroft, Senior Librarian
Phone: (714) 957-5394
Fax: (714) 957-5510
Email: brycrof@fdc.dds.ca.gov
Hours: Monday thru Friday
6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Collections:
Psychological Tests
Lanterman Developmental Center
Staff Library
P.O. Box 100
Pomona, CA 91769

Treva Fredericks, Senior Librarian
Phone: (909) 444-7264
Fax: (909) 444-2832
Email: tfrederi@ldc.dds.ca.gov
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Collections:
Syndrome Collection, Continuing Education Test
Porterville Developmental Center
Professional Library
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258-2000

Diana Upton, Staff Services Analyst
Phone: (559) 782-2609
FAX: (559) 784-5630
Email: dupton@ocsnet.net
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Collections:
Mental Retardation
Sonoma Developmental Center
Staff Library
15000 Arnold Drive
Eldridge, CA 95431

Phone: (707) 938-6244
Fax: (707) 938-6289
Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - noon; 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Special Collections:
Mental Retardation/Mental Health, Facility History

Consolidated Listing of Journals and Other Periodicals (PDF) *

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In addition to the collections of the four libraries at the developmental centers, this listing also includes holdings from Patton State Hospital.

Patton State Hospital
Staff Library
3102 East Highland Ave.
Patton, CA 92369

Laurie Piccolotti, Senior Librarian
Phone: (909) 425-7484
Fax: (909) 425-6053
Email: lpiccolo@dmhpsh.state.ca.us
 
 
Last Updated: 10/31/2007