The CLS Center for Library Automation is currently under group contract with Epixtech, Inc. and serves CLS members providing a variety of automation options, upgrades and supplemental products. Access to the CPL database for location and availability information. Access to selected databases through OCLC FirstSearch .
All stops also serve as deposit points for member libraries.
Referral mechanism to allow library users access to library collections in the Chicago metropolitan area not otherwise open to the general public. CLS member libraries' Reference Hotline service utilizes the resources of the CPL H. Washington Library Center subject divisions. Searches in broad collection of bibliographic tools, performed if necessary, to complete requests for efficient referrals.