BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

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ST. LOUIS REGIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK

INFOPASS

The INFOPASS program allows participating member libraries to send their patrons to other participating libraries to check out materials.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

This is a program that lists local and national vendors of library materials and supplies that offer discounts of 5 to 60 % to members only.

WORKSHOPS

The network holds three or more inexpensive continuing education workshops each year and members attend at half the cost of non members.

SOCIAL EVENTS

The network holds an annual dinner or luncheon meeting and social plus occasional open houses to tour libraries or after hour socials.

DIRECTORY DISCOUNTS

The Directory of Libraries in the St. Louis Area is published biannually and member prices are discounted currently by 25%.

NEWSLETTER

The NETnews is published six times per year to advise members of relevant activities and programs.  It also lists job openings, free give-aways, etc.  This is free to members.

ACCREDIATION AIDE

The membership in the network with access to the many collections in the St. Louis area has helped many small institutions obtain and retain accreditation.