
Guidelines
for Membership
As part of its ongoing self-study project, PACSCL is examining its membership guidelines and is not currently accepting new member application. To be added to a list to receive the new guidelines when they are complete, send e-mail to lblanchard@pacscl.org.
The following
represent guidelines for evaluating potential regular members of
PACSCL. These guidelines are intended to provide structure and direction
but do not preclude other considerations as well.
- Location
within the greater Philadelphia area.
- Eligibility
for 501(c)(3) or comparable status.
- Publicly
accessible collections and services.
- An active
collection development program.
- Appropriately
organized (e.g., staff, services, facilities, etc.) as a library
or archive.
- A distinct
and recognizable special collections focus: rare books, manuscripts,
and works of art on paper (prints, photographs, maps, etc.).
- Ability
and willingness to contribute to PACSCL and participate actively
in its projects and programs.
PACSCL
dues are on a sliding scale, based on size of special collections
library budget
Less
than $350,000 |
$1,200 |
$350,000
- $750,000 |
$1,400 |
More
than $750,000 |
$1,600 |
In addition
to regular membership, associate membership, at reduced rates, is
available for libraries that have smaller budgets and organizational
structure or that are outside the Greater Philadelphia area. [details]
Organizations
wishing to join should contact PACSCL's executive director, Laura
Blanchard. Membership application is by letter; applications
are considered at the quarterly Board of Directors meetings (March,
June, September, December). Dues are prorated for libraries joining
after July 1.
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