Califa: Become a Member

Califa is a membership-driven organization. Based upon the priorities of member-libraries, the following services and benefits have been established.

Books and Reference Materials

Califa has developed a contract with Brodart for significant discounts on reference books and other library materials

Conference Discounts

Califa saves member libraries thousands of dollars each year in registration discounts for staff attending the Internet Librarian Conference. In 2008, we also provided discounted registration to the BookExpo America conference.

eBook Collections

The Califa eBook consortium is open to any member. The existing Netlibrary shared collection has more than 5,000 titles worth more than $200,000.
A self-help legal collection features Nolo, Sphinx and other online resources for law students, lawyers, and the general public.
A shared Safari Tech Books collection of all the current titles from O'Reilly and other major technology publishers.
Discounted pricing on eAudio programs from NetLibrary, including the Recorded Books and Blackstone collections, are also available.

Database Discounts

Califa has a growing list of master contracts with several vendors for discounted databases, including Gale, EBSCO, ProQuest, HW Wilson, Learning Express, and many others.

Database Reviews

As part of its member package, Califa offers the Charleston Advisor, one of the premier sources for database reviews for libraries.
As part of the process of vetting potential vendors, we form Product Review teams to formally review new products. These reviews are published, and available to all members.
Califa also manages several electronic listservs that members may utilize to share experiences with products and services.

Fundraising and Financial Services

Califa will provide financial services for members including escrow accounts and centralized ordering.
Resale of library materials through the Califa contract with bLogistics will provide revenue to participating libraries.

Photocopiers/PC software/Debit Card Management Equipment & Systems

Integrated solutions to all your pc/print/access management are available to Califa members through I-Team Resources, Centurion Technologies and Comprise.
Discounts from Pinnacle.

Statewide Programs

Califa is a partner with the California State Library and OCLC in providing access to the California Libraries Catalog.
Califa partners with the California Council for the Humanities for many of their library programs including the current "How I see it" teen program.

Supplies, Products and Equipment

Califa provides discounts with selected vendors, including 3M/Checkpoint (security systems, tags and RFID)
Library supplies and equipment are also available through the Califa contract with Gaylord and BroDart.
Califa members may take advantage of an aggregated order for AWE Early Literacy Stations.

Membership Fees
$500 -- 100 or more FTE staff $400 -- 16 to 99 FTE staff $300 -- 6 to 15 FTE staff $200 -- Fewer than 5 FTE staff (but more than 1 FTE) $100 -- Small Library with 1 or fewer FTE staff $150 -- Library Consortium/Network/System/Organization Headquarters

Become a member now!