The Califa Library Group is a not-for-profit consortium made up of over 220 public, academic, special and school libraries in California. We administer statewide programs, and negotiate special discounts from library vendors on behalf of our members. Last year we saved libraries in California over $4.2 million.
If your library is not already a member (you can check by going to our member list) you may fill out a membership form online and mail or fax it to us. Membership begins the first of the month after we receive your form, and continues for one year.
In addition to benefitting your own library (the average library saves $59 for every $1 spent on membership) your membership in the Califa library group also benefits all the other libraries in California by giving us more leverage when negotiating with vendors, and thus securing better prices on the products that libraries are purchasing.
While we focus on electronic databases, we also provide discounts on supplies and physical products like audiobooks, and library management tools such as patron satisfaction surveys. We also offer shared ebook collections, and hosting services for ContentDM and eVanced software. See our complete vendor list for full information on the products and services we offer.
If you lost your password, you may email califa@califa.org and someone will respond as soon as possible. If your matter is urgent, you may call us at 866.209.5439 for help.
Vendors may contact the Califa Manager, Heather Teysko, at hteysko@califa.org. We also would refer you to our FAQ for Vendors, and our Vendor Information Page
For questions about most of our products, and the order process, you may contact Heather Teysko, the Califa Manager, at hteysko@califa.org. For ContentDM, eVanced, or Librarians Internet Index questions, you may contact califa@califa.org.
