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Systemwide Digital Library Services

Systemwide Digital Library Services

Systemwide Digital Library Services (SDLS) ​oversees the adoption, development, implementation and support of systemwide library information systems aimed at providing improved management of, and greater access to, the collections and services of the CSU Libraries.​​


Unified Library Management System

This shared library services platform consolidates the CSU libraries’ various back-office functionality into a single system, creating more streamlined workflows for managing print and electronic resources, while saving the CSU over a million dollars annually.

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ScholarWorks

An open-source institutional repository for collecting and providing access to the CSU’s scholarly output, including research papers, theses, dissertations, and other academic works. ScholarWorks enhances the visibility and impact of research by making it freely available online while ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.

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CSU Open Journals

An open-source journal publishing platform that enables CSU campuses to freely manage and publish academic journals online. It provides tools for article submission, peer review, editorial workflow management, and digital archiving, making scholarly publishing more accessible and cost-effective.

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CSU Digital Archives

An open-source digital asset management system for managing, preserving, and providing access to the unique digital collections of the CSU libraries, including university archives and digitized manuscripts, photographs, and other archival materials.

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Contact Us

Need help? Here's how to reach the Systemwide Digital Library Services staff.

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Systemwide Digital Library Content

This team coordinates and manages the contracting of electronic information resources in support of the CSU's academic mission.

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CSU Libraries Network

The CSU libraries are a network led by the Council of Library Deans with support from Systemwide Digital Library ​Services & Content.

Go to the CSU Libraries Network



COLD SharePoint site

Document library for the Council of Library Deans and its various standing committees and task forces.

Go to the COLD SharePoint site