Member Information

Lyrasis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world’s shared academic, scientific and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services and digital solutions through collaboration.

Lyrasis provides a full range of programs and services designed specifically to help your library, archive or museum maximize your own resources as a result of cost savings, time savings and one-stop access to multiple programs that meet the needs of your institution. Our unique nationwide and international membership allows us to leverage and create communities around areas of interest in ways not duplicated elsewhere. Lyrasis was created by its members to help tackle wide-reaching challenges with a collective strength and our goal is to help your institution scale and leverage better through your membership as part of our broader community.

Governance Rights and Responsibilities

All Institutional Members have one vote in governance matters brought before the Lyrasis membership. Leaders Circle members have additional input into other functions that impact the membership.

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