Suffolk Cooperative Library System
The Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS) is a , providing services to public libraries in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The system is governed by a nine-member board elected by trustees of member libraries.
Mission[]
According to the mission statement, SCLS aims to provide“traditional and innovative public library service to all the people of Suffolk County.” [1] In 2010, SCLS introduced the Live-brary service, a "digital branch" with databases, historical newspapers, downloadable audio and ebooks, and other research tools available for patrons of member libraries.
History[]
SCLS was established in 1961 and for the first 10 years of its existence operated out of the basement of the Patchogue-Medford Library.
References[]
- ^ "About SCLS". Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
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