International Coalition of Library Consortia

Washington State Libraries Statewide Database Licensing Project
WSL SDL (in Washington state)
Website: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/libraries/projects/sdl/

Brief Description:

Through Washington libraries, all Washingtonians will have access to a range of electronic database products with which to address their informational and educational needs. And, Washington libraries will be able to leverage their resources to gain more cost effective access to database products. Description of activities: LSTA funds are used to subsidize by 50% the cost of a general periodicals database and a Washington State newspaper database.

Legal structure

Government-supported

Primary functions

• Electronic content licensing
• Training

Number and type of member libraries

15 4-year academics; 33 Community and technical colleges; 66 Public libraries; 25 Medical libraries; 22 Tribal libraries; approx. 2200 K-12 libraries