SCELC: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium

SCELC creates sustainable and tailored opportunities that serve our libraries today and in the future.

SCELC represents a diverse community of 100+ Member and 200+ Affiliate institutions and organizations across multiple states, and is one of the top five consortia in licensing volume in all of North America.

SCELC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation established in 1986. Originally founded by academic institutions in Southern California, SCELC now represents a diverse array of libraries, including many small and medium-sized institutions, across the United States.

SCELC’s portfolio of consortial licensing, programming, and services is enabled by our commitment to building relationships and nurturing networks between our libraries and our vendor and publisher partners.

Vision: SCELC catalyzes libraries to strengthen their essential and transformative role in their organizations.

Values:

In planning, decision making, programs and services, operations, or support to our community, SCELC’s actions will be characterized by the following core values:

Connect and collaborate. We are stronger when we bring people together to share, learn, and work together.

Center inclusion and justice. We value and respect our community by embracing diverse perspectives, fostering dialogue and belonging, and advocating for social justice.

Act with integrity. At every turn, and to every stakeholder, we are a trusted partner.

Learn. In the changing landscape of information, education, and research, we remain curious, embrace new ways of thinking, and learn from our mistakes and successes.

Take risks. We are bold, strategic, creative, and adventurous when addressing challenges.

Engage our community. We turn to our members to listen, drive, and evaluate our efforts, progress, and success.

Punch above our weight. We leverage our collective power to support a diverse set of institutions.