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Edmund D. Edelman Public Policy Collection

The Edmund D. Edelman Public Policy Collection is designed to serve the informational and educational needs of those involved in implementing public policy in local government and in the private sector. This collection has been named in honor of former Supervisor Edmund D. Edelman in recognition of his more than 20 years of service to the people of Los Angeles County. Supervisor Edelman has maintained a long held interest in public policy issues and concerns on a number of levels. This collection is an appropriate acknowledgement of that interest and his contributions to Los Angeles County.

Scope

The primary focus of the collection is to provide current materials on public policy management and administration topics with special emphasis on California state, county and local governments. Retrospective materials will be collected as appropriate. The collection emphasis will be on circulating materials although reference materials will be included as required to meet user needs.

Collection

The collection is housed at the Norwalk Regional Library. Library staff will provide general reference assistance. The collection consists of specialized resources including books, videos, periodicals, and online databases concerning the services, publications and information pertinent to public policy effecting local governments, especially at the county level. All materials are part of the Library's database and are available to users via the County Library's request system.

Donations

Donations may be sent to the Edelman Fund, County of Los Angeles Public Library Foundation, 7400 East Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242. Contributions will be acknowledged and materials purchased with these funds will bear a book plate indicating the Edelman fund as the source of the gift.

EDMUND D. EDELMAN Thirty-five years of Public Service Born, raised and educated in Los Angeles, Edmund D. Edelman began his commitment to public service in 1959, following his graduation from UCLA Law School and admission to the State Bar. Edelman launched his career as an elected official in 1965, where he was elected to the Los Angeles City Council representing the Fifth District. In 1974, he succeeded the retiring Ernest Debs as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Third District. Deeply concerned about those underserved or overlooked in the delivery of public services, Edelman led successful drives to establish several new departments and agencies, among them the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Community Youth Gang Services agency, and others. He has been recognized for his support of social services agencies dedicated to aiding the homeless, battered women, abused children, the disabled and the mentally ill, people with AIDS, and those recovering from substance abuse. Respected by Labor and management, a long-time leader on transit issues and a leading environmentalist, Edelman has frequently been honored for his key role in funding and capital improvements, programs and his skill as a mediator.

Edmund D. Edelman
Public Policy Collection
County of Los Angeles Public Library
12350 Imperial Hwy.
Norwalk, CA 90650-3199
(562) 868-0778