Library and Information Services provides reference and research support to the General Assembly and its staff and legislative information to the public.

Legislative information is provided by phone, e-mail, or face-to-face contact or through the distribution of numerous legislative documents. Staff also coordinates and conducts educational programs for visitors to the General Assembly, including students, public interest groups, and legislators and officials from other states and countries.

The Library's collection, consisting of approximately 95,000 volumes, contains materials concerning Maryland history; enacted and failed legislation; Maryland code and regulations; codes of other states; information on public policy topics such as taxes, education, corrections, health, and the environment; and other reference information of interest to the legislative researcher. Unique features of the Library's collection include legislative materials chronicling the legislative process in Maryland and a newspaper clippings file.

Library staff also writes, edits, or coordinates the preparation of legislative documents and materials for a diverse audience. Some publications, required by law, give legal notice of proposed legislation; others summarize and clarify passed legislation; and still others are part of the educational programs of the General Assembly.

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance to access programs, services, and publications of the General Assembly should request assistance from the ADA Coordinator, Library and Information Services.

Session Hours: Monday - 8:00 a.m. to adjournment of the regular 8:00 p.m. evening floor session or 10:00 p.m., whichever comes first. Tuesday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

On any evening that the General Assembly is holding a floor session, the Information Desks are open until adjournment or 10:00 p.m., whichever comes first.

Interim Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.