The University System of Georgia is a part of the community in each of Georgia’s 159 counties and provides services across the state. The University System is composed of 30 higher education institutions including four research universities, four comprehensive universities, nine state universities and 13 state colleges. It also includes the Georgia Public Library System, which encompasses approximately 389 facilities within the 61 library systems throughout the State of Georgia. Additionally, the University System includes the Georgia Archives which identifies, collects, manages, preserves and provides access to records and information about Georgia.