Our Organization

History Of PALINET
PALINET Strategic Plan 2005-2008 (PDF Format)

One of the largest U.S. member-owned and governed regional Library Networks, PALINET represents 600+ libraries, information centers, museums, archives, and other similar organizations throughout Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and beyond.

We train over 1,400 people annually through our classroom and online distance education events, provide discounts on hundreds of library services from 75+ vendors through group purchasing opportunities, and are the region's provider of OCLC services.

Founded in 1936, PALINET was originally established out of a need for local and then regional union cataloging. Today we continue to promote innovation, collaboration, service, and technology as we look forward to the next bright and creative chapter in our history!