Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State

Volunteer Opportunities Abound



A volunteer at the Braille and Talking Book Library records an audio book. The State Library Divisions offer a wide variety of volunteer positions. Develop your skills, learn something new, make friends, make a difference.

For more information, visit
http://www.azlibrary.gov/braille/volunteer.aspx

For Those Who Have Served -- Talking books for blind and disabled veterans



Veterans who cannot see to read regular print or cannot handle a book because of injury or illness can continue to experience the pleasures of reading through the talking-book program of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. Priority service to our nation's veterans has been a cornerstone of the NLS program from its beginnings more than eight decades ago.

For more information, visit
http://www.azlibrary.gov/braille/

Noontime Speaker Series



Enjoy the noontime discussion series sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records! These monthly presentations on a variety of historical, literary and research topics will take place at the Capitol, Polly Archives Building or Carnegie Center.

For more information, visit
http://www.azlibrary.gov/carnegie/speaker.aspx

State of Arizona Constitution Timeline



This digital, searchable timeline chronicles every change or amendment made to the Arizona State Constitution since 1912. Amendments can originate in the legislature (referendums, shown in blue) or from Arizona citizens (initiatives, shown in copper).

For more information, visit
http://www.azlibrary.gov/constitution/timeline.aspx

Search Arizona Centennial Websites



The statewide Arizona Centennial Commemoration is taking place from 2010 through 2012 in communities across the state to inspire all Arizonans to appreciate Arizona’s rich past, celebrate the present and, together, create a vibrant and sustainable future. Search current sites with Google and archived websites with Archive-it and find information on the Arizona Centennial events, projects and celebration.

For more information, visit
http://www.azlibrary.gov/links/centennialwebsites.aspx

Arizona Digital Newspaper Program



The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records received federal grants in 2008 and 2010 to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) to provide the public access to selected Arizona newspapers published between 1859 and 1922. The public can browse over 100,000 digitized images in the Arizona Digital Newspaper Program.

For more information, visit
http://adnp.azlibrary.gov/