South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) is one of nine Reference and Research Library Resources Councils comprising the Empire State Library Network (ESLN). As a multitype consortium, SCRLC serves over 85 members across 10,000 square miles in the 14 counties of Allegany, Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates, reaching approximately 500 libraries including the members of its 3 public library systems and 6 school library systems.
SCRLC was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1967 and functions under state law and the State Education Department. Funding sources include the State of New York, grants, and membership dues and fees. SCRLC is governed by a representative Board of Trustees elected by the membership. In this collaborative environment, SCRLC staff and Board are assisted in needs assessment, planning, and implementation of programs and services by advisory committees and task groups. SCRLC members actively participate in the Council's programs and benefit from services and grant programs.
