The BLM Library

Welcome to the BLM Library Website. We are the BLM's only full-service library with professional staff serving BLM employees across the country. We also are able to assist members of the general public who seek BLM publications and information.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

If you have any questions or can't find what you are looking for, please email the library at blm_library@blm.gov.

BLM New Publication Spotlight

Night Sky And Dark Environments: Best Management Practices For Artificial Light At Night On BLM-managed Lands: The mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. BLM-managed lands provide differing types of activities, developments, and visitor services that include outdoor lighting where appropriate to provide for worker and visitor safety, security, and enjoyment. Due to growing public concern and research available about light pollution, this technical note provides a set of best practices for outdoor lighting. The information comes from research and practical experience published by industry and other sources and provides knowledge on the relationships between dark night skies and scenic, historic, cultural, scientific, recreational, and ecological values. This technical note provides an easy reference for a variety of ways the BLM can protect night skies and dark environments by reducing or avoiding sources of light pollution from BLM-managed lands to maintain visible clarity of night skies and ensure a healthful dark environment for wildlife and people.
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BLM Library Digitized Collection

View almost 10,000 digitized publications in the BLM's library collection! Topics include natural resources, the environment, public lands, land management, wildlife, grazing, cultural resources, minerals management, water management, recreation, American history, and American government. Our collection is constantly growing so check in often to find new publications.

These documents are freely available online and in a variety of file formats, including PDF, HTML, text, Kindle, ePUB, and more.

Access the BLM Library's digitized collection.

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Contact the BLM Library

E-mail: blm_library@blm.gov

Phone: 303-236-6650

Address: Denver Federal Center, Building 50, P.O. Box 25047; Denver, Colorado 80225-0047

Library Services

The BLM Library, located at the National Operations Center in Denver, exists to serve BLM employees across the country. We also are able to assist members of the general public who seek BLM publications and information. We are the BLM's only full-service library with professional staff.

Questions? Want to request an item? Contact the BLM Library or visit the Library FAQ.

Employee Resources

The BLM Library provides worldwide access to the best available scientific, historical, and legal information regarding public lands and natural resources management to support researchers, BLM decision-makers, and others seeking knowledge. Some of our employee resources include:

Materials in Print

To request hard copies of select publications, please email the BLM's Printed Materials Distribution Services (PMDS) at blm_oc_pmds@blm.gov. PMDS carries a variety of nationally available BLM publications including: pamphlets, forms, posters, manuals, technical notes, and technical references to name a few. BLM employees may visit the Internal PMDS Website for more information about acquiring printed materials.