Library
The Colorado Joint Legislative Library provides non-partisan library services and resources to members of the General Assembly and their staffs, Legislative Council and Legal Services staff, other governmental agencies, and members of the public. The library has grown from its humble beginning in 1954 as a single bookshelf and a few boxes of materials, to the current collection of over 7,400 print and electronic resources.
Early in the twentieth century, Charles R. McCarthy of the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau recognized the important and unique role of legislative reference services within the legislative and governmental environment. As a result, each state legislature has a legislative library that provides research and reference services. The Colorado Joint Legislative Library is a member of this nationwide network.
Staff & Contact Information
Molly Otto, Manager of Library Services
molly.otto@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-4011
Fax: 303-866-2167
Gay Roesch, Librarian
gay.roesch@state.co.us
Phone: 303-866-4799
Fax: 303-866-2167
TDD: 303-866-3472
Location & Mailing Address
200 East Colfax
State Capitol Building, Room 048
Denver, CO 80203-1784
Hours
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Colorado Joint Legislative library is one of the support staff sections within the Colorado Legislative Council.
The primary mission of the Colorado Joint Legislative library is to provide non-partisan library services and resources to members of the General Assembly and their staffs, Legislative Council and Legal Services staff, other governmental agencies, and members of the public.
By recognizing the Colorado Legislative Council's vision, goal and purpose, the library staff is committed to completing research and informational requests with objectivity, professionalism, timeliness and efficiency, while preserving the institutional integrity of the Colorado General Assembly.
| Location & Mailing Address | Hours |
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200 East Colfax |
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Staff & Contact Information