Our Organization

Membership Benefits

PALINET membership is open to academic, public, school and special libraries and information centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. PALINET offers access to a wide variety of services, products, and support addressing the needs of all types of libraries. Enjoy the convenience of "one-stop shopping" for many of the products and services you want and need at discounted pricing. PALINET offers members an ever-expanding network of peer institutions whose aims are cooperation, mutual support, and resource sharing.

Benefits of PALINET membership:

• Access to OCLC, Online Computer Library Center, the world's largest library cooperative
• Substantial discounts on hardware, software, library supplies and equipment, and electronic information resources
• Outstanding training opportunities available with classroom and online distance education programs
• Convenient toll-free telephone and email support services
• Member prices on programs, products, and services
• Official publications including Education Program Catalog issued for fall and spring sessions, PALINET News, and other informational materials
• PALINET Annual Conference and annual business meeting
• Participation on the Board of Trustees, committees, and task forces
• Governance privileges as a voting member