Merger Talks
Merger Talks
PALINET and SOLINET Boards in Merger Talks: Due Diligence Underway
The new organization’s membership of more than 3000 institutions would establish an unparalleled Community of Practice creating greater opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA -- February 22, 2008 – The Boards of Trustees of two leading library cooperatives, PALINET and SOLINET, met earlier this week and are moving forward with their intention to combine the two organizations, subject to the approval of their respective memberships. This is an exciting opportunity for two successful, membership-driven organizations to join together to serve a diverse library community. With the combined membership, resources and expertise, the new organization would be uniquely positioned to meet the rapidly evolving needs of libraries and cultural heritage organizations.