Renovation Work Completed in the Genealogy Room

The State Library's Genealogy and New Hampshire History Room is now open. Thank you for your patience during the past few months while the room was under renovation. We hope you enjoy the restoration!

For Librarians:

The 2010 Public Library statistics are available.

Check out Best Practices for Librarians: Volunteers (revised: September 19, 2011) for specific information pertaining to the use of volunteers in New Hampshire public libraries. This comprehensive document also provides links to the referenced NH RSAs.

New Hampshire winters present many possible hazards: ice storms, damage caused by snow buildup, burst pipes, extended power outages and more. The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources has developed a web-based resource for libraries and other cultural organizations needing disaster-related assistance--including planning for disasters and recovering from them. Learn more about disaster planning. Read the press release.

The New Hampshire State Publications Digital Library:

The New Hampshire State Publications Digital Library is a database that provides easy and permanent access to born-digital publications created by agencies of the State of New Hampshire. All publications are in the public domain unless otherwise noted.

The database contains digital materials published by several state agencies and issued by the Office of the Governor. Content is updated monthly. For agency publications not contained in the digital library, please search the NHSL Catalog or call the State Library reference staff at (603) 271-2144.

The Mission of the New Hampshire State Library is to:

• Promote excellence in libraries and library services to all New Hampshire residents;
• Assist libraries and the people of New Hampshire with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system;
• Meet the informational needs of New Hampshire state, county and municipal governments and its libraries;
• Serve as a resource center for New Hampshire.

Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).