MCLS is an association of 33 independent city and special district public libraries located in the greater Los Angeles area which have agreed to cooperate in providing library service to the residents of all participating jurisdictions. MCLS provides member libraries a resource-sharing network and a means for enhancing the level and diversity of resources available to library users, while reducing duplication of effort.

MCLS members extend, on an equal basis, loan privileges to residents of other member libraries. The MCLS Reference Center provides a vital link for reference referral to members, enabling them to provide answers to difficult questions without purchasing the range of expensive resources required for in-depth research. And the System's delivery service links members for quick transfer of materials and enhanced sharing of resources.

MCLS enhances the resources of independent libraries through cooperative services to better serve their local library users.

MCLS is a dynamic and expanding consortium of information and service providers with a shared mission and resources which benefit members' clientele.

For a listing of Library Members and Associate Members, please click on the Library Directories menu option on top of the website.

Headquarters:

3675 E. Huntington Dr. Suite #100
Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: 626-683-8244
Fax: 626-683-8097
Email: mclshq@mcls.org

Reference Center:

Phone: 213-228-7575

Executive Director: Rosario Garza, rgarza@mcls.org

Training & Development Officer: Pam Alger, palger@mcls.org

Business Manager: Pamela Collins, bizmgr@mcls.org

Administrative Officer: Jeri Takeda, jtakeda@mcls.org

Accounting/Technical Assistant: Betty Gallardo, bgallardo@mcls.org

Reference Center Supervisor: Mike Germroth, mgermroth@mcls.org

Reference Librarian: Shari Haber, shaber@mcls.org

Administrative Assistant: Christina Carlisle, ccarlisle@mcls.org

Delivery Drivers: Allan Agajanian and John Cabeza