The Library and Collections program, established in 1897, cares for historic documentary materials and artifacts held in trust for the citizens of Utah. These include 1.5 million photographs, 60,000 books and pamphlets, 8,000 manuscript collections, and 30,000 historic maps. The Utah History Research Center, jointly operated by State History and State Archives, provides public access to these resources as well as State Archives records and serves 9,500 patrons annually. It is a vital resource for other Division mandates related to local governments, federal and state agencies, building owners, and the Utah Historical Quarterly.
The Research Library and Collections Program is funded by the General Fund with resources mainly earmarked for staffing.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.