Margaret Herrick Library

The Margaret Herrick Library is a prominent research library dedicated to the history of film and Hollywood. Located in Los Angeles, it holds a vast collection of books, photographs, scripts, and other materials related to cinema, film making, and Hollywood history. Named after Margaret Herrick, an influential librarian and the first librarian of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the library serves filmmakers, researchers, and students seeking in-depth information about the film industry’s past and present. Its resources support scholarship, education, and preservation of film heritage.