Section 18702 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.

. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide all residents with the opportunity to obtain from their public libraries needed materials and informational services by facilitating access to the resources of all libraries in this state. This policy shall be accomplished by assisting public libraries to improve service to the underserved of all ages, and by enabling public libraries to provide their users with the services and resources of all libraries in this state.