SELS, Southeast Library System, is one of Minnesota’s seven multi-county, multitype library systems. Its voluntary membership is comprised of 123 academic, public, school, and special libraries.

Grassroots participation in the SELS strategic planning process ensures that regional programs and services will address the common needs of the vastly different members. Based on a recent budget priority survey, the SELS membership values resource sharing, automation support, training, and advocacy as priority services.

SELS and SELCO share contiguous boundaries and serve libraries in the 11 southeastern counties. SELS contracts with SELCO to provide multitype services and shares a Board of Directors as outlined in Minnesota Statutes. Annual revenue for SELS is derived from state and federal funds.