Join SCELC

We are pleased to offer the CSU/SCELC Resource Licensing Program. The following series of questions and answers will help you decide if you would like to participate in this new venture.

Why did the CSUs choose SCELC as a partner?

SCELC is able to offer CSU campuses access to resources that are outside of the CSU core collection. SCELC and the CSUs have been working together on joint contracting partnerships for many years, and together can provide many resources at the best price to CSU libraries.

How do you join the CSU/SCELC Licensing Program?

All CSUs are already CSU/SCELC Affiliates and are able to license resources at reduced rates negotiated by SCELC. 

How will you learn about SCELC's licensing opportunities?

All vendors and resources are available in ConsortiaManager or by request. SCELC librarians also receive monthly email announcements highlighting newly available products and licensing opportunities. Additionally, SCELC encourages vendors to provide you with free product trials and webinars to help you make informed decisions for your institution. For inquiries regarding specific resources, contact us.

How will you be billed?

New purchases or subscriptions are billed upon order to the library from SCELC. Annual subscription and access fees for all of your SCELC licensed resources are consolidated in one statement called the "Master Renewal" invoice, similar to that of a subscription agent.

What does SCELC charge for its services?

At no point will surcharges from SCELC make a licensed resource more expensive for your institution than if you went directly to the vendor. SCELC never expects you to pay more for a resource through the ATLA/SCELC Affiliate program than if you licensed the content on your own.

Every resource licensed through SCELC is subject to:

• An Administrative Surcharge of 1%–5%, which applies to all SCELC libraries. 
• An Affiliate Transaction Fee, typically no more than $50 per transaction

These fees help cover SCELC's overhead for licensing, billing, and customer service. More information on these charges are detailed in the SCELC Guidelines.

What are your responsibilities?

Although SCELC manages vendor payment and license negotiation, you have responsibilities as a CSU/SCELC Affiliate. You will be expected to:

• Pay your SCELC invoices in accordance with procedures in the SCELC Guidelines.
• Sign and return a copy of the SCELC Library Agreement Form.
• Notify SCELC of any changes to your library's IP range, points of contact, or other appropriate institutional information. 
• Work with your IT department as necessary to ensure that SCELC licensed resources are accessible within your institution.
• Inform your staff and patrons about the availability and use of SCELC licensed resources.