Library and Information Resources Network explained

Library and Information Resources Network
Logo Alt:	Library and Information Resources Network Logo
Type:	Consortium, nonprofit corporation
Founded:	1996
Founders:	-->
Hq Location:	25400 US Hwy 19 North, Ste. #220
Hq Location City:	Clearwater, FL 33763
Hq Location Country:	USA
Areas Served:	-->
Industry:	Libraries, education
Owners:	-->
Website:	https://www.lirn.net/

The Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN)^[1] is a 501(c)(3) non-profit^[2] consortium of approximately 284 educational institutions that share access to information resources. LIRN, formed in 1996 and incorporated in 1997,^[3] was initially a project of the Advisory Council of the (Florida) State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (now known as the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education).^[4] It is now an independent, multi-location, virtual organization, with business offices in Clearwater, Florida, United States and its officers, trustees, with technical staff located at various locations around the United States.^[5]

Members

LIRN serves 296 academic institutions in 43 states, 4 territories, and 7 nations.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN) ICOLC Website. icolc.net. 2016-05-05.
2. Web site: Organization Report. www.guidestar.org. 2016-05-04.
3. Web site: Detail by Entity Name. search.sunbiz.org. 2016-05-04.
4. Web site: History of Higher Education in Florida. May 4, 2016.
5. Library and Information Resources Network [website]. (n.d.). Retrieved Feb 15, 2019, from https://www.lirn.net/
6. Library and Information Resources Network [website]. (n.d.). Retrieved Feb 19, 2019, from https://www.lirn.net/
7. Web site: Enis . Matt . LIRN Consortium Implements New Proxy Platform . Library Journal . 19 February 2019.