- Service Name
California Digital Library
- Industry
Library and Information Science, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Digital Preservation
- Main Value Proposition
The CDL offers a comprehensive platform for accessing, preserving, and publishing scholarly resources, enhancing the research capabilities of the University of California community.
- Description
The California Digital Library (CDL) supports the University of California community in their pursuit of scholarship and public service. It provides access to a vast array of digital resources and services for research, publishing, and preservation.
- Key Features
Access to over two million digital primary resource items through Calisphere; Support for open access publishing via eScholarship; Digital preservation services through Merritt; Resource sharing and interlibrary loan services
- Use Cases
The service is most valuable for academic researchers, faculty members, and students who require access to digital resources, preservation of scholarly works, and support for publishing.
- Competitive advantages
Extensive digital collections specific to California's history and scholarship; Strong partnerships with various academic and research institutions; Dedicated support for open access initiatives and scholarly communication
- Strengths
The CDL's strengths lie in its vast digital collections, commitment to open access, and robust support for digital preservation and resource sharing.
- Positioning
The CDL positions itself as a leader in digital library services, focusing on the needs of the University of California community while also serving broader public interests.
- Audience
The primary target users include University of California faculty, students, and librarians, as well as researchers and scholars interested in California's digital resources.
- CTA
Explore our services and resources
- Tags
Digital Library
Open Access
Digital Preservation
Resource Sharing
- Tagline
Building a National Finding Aid Network
- Tone of Voice
Informative, supportive, professional
- Differentiation
CDL uniquely integrates a wide range of digital library services, including mass digitization, digital preservation, and resource sharing, tailored specifically for the University of California system.
- Brand Positioning
The California Digital Library is identified as a vital resource for scholarship and public service, emphasizing its role in supporting academic research and preserving knowledge.
- Founded
1997-01-01