A collaborative effort of the nine campuses, it is responsible for the design, creation, and implementation of systems that support the shared collections of the virtual library of California.
University libraries are in a time of transition.
They are being asked to blend new digital formats with existing print collections. The combined buying power of the nine campuses should allow us to obtain more favorable contracts, while centralizing negotiation and licensing will reduce overhead costs for local campus libraries. The CDL will also organize projects to digitize and distribute UC produced content, such as technical reports, databases, and museum collections and make this content available systemwide. Developing systems and technology to enhance shared collections The increasing cost of information is forcing all libraries, including those in the University of California, to rely more heavily on resource sharing. The CDL will implement technology to facilitate the request and transmission of print materials from one campus to another, as well as systems to allow faculty and students to easily access information in the University's shared digital collections.