Library Support Organisations

Publishing of  Armenian and foreign languages literature oriented for different layer of the society, expansion of the information field, organization of exhibition fairs, participation to international events. Since 2013 the Government provides a grant program “Material-technical base development program for public libraries”. The aim of the program is filling accredited community libraries with equipment, providing professional furniture and free internet, as well as replenishment with book collections.

Publishing of  Armenian and foreign languages literature oriented for different layer of the society, expansion of the information field, organization of exhibition fairs, participation to international events. Non-governmental organization, which unites writers and it cooperates and supports large libraries. It does presentation of newly-published books and other events, books’ donations.

Publishing of  Armenian and foreign languages literature oriented for different layer of the society, expansion of the information field, organization of exhibition fairs, participation to international events. Publishers' association is a non-governmental organization, which unites publishing houses. It implements the expansion of information sphere, organization of book fairs, participation in international events, doing presentations and book donations to big libraries.

GLBF assists public libraries in Bulgaria to facilitate the inclusion of Bulgarian citizens in the global information society and improve their quality of life by creating conditions for free and equal access to information, internet, modern technologies and electronic services; promoting information literacy, lifelong learning, civic participation, social cohesion, local and community development; supporting social integration of disadvantaged groups and equal educational opportunities for all. Through participation in international organizations and programs, the Foundation promotes intercultural dialogue and the contacts between professional organizations and individual libraries both in the member states of the European Union and in countries outside it.

Consortia Canada is an informal group of library consortia representing all library types (public, post-secondary, health, special, and K-12 schools) working together to license electronic resources that are useful and relevant to members across the country. With a “made in Canada” approach, Consortia Canada’s primary goal is to contribute to the collection and organization of information and knowledge in digital form for the benefit of all Canadians.

The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) is dedicated to expanding digital content access for academic research and learning. CRKN negotiates licenses for digital content, supports digitization initiatives, and manages the Canadiana collections. The organisation works collaboratively to enhance scholarly communication, improve access to information, and promote open access and digital preservation efforts across Canada.

The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL) is a collaborative consortium of university and college libraries in Atlantic Canada. It aims to enhance the quality of library services and resources through collective action, shared expertise, and resource sharing. CAAL focuses on areas such as open access, digital preservation, and the development of innovative library services to support teaching, learning, and research across its member institutions.

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) is a consortium of 21 university libraries in Ontario. It collaborates to enhance research, teaching, and learning by providing shared digital infrastructure, resources, and services. Key initiatives include Scholars Portal, which preserves and provides access to digital information, and Collaborative Futures, which focuses on improving library management systems across the province. OCUL also negotiates licenses for electronic resources and supports professional development for library staff.

The Partenariat des Bibliothèques universitaires du Québec (PBUQ) is a collaborative network of Quebec university libraries that works to enhance information management and access. PBUQ develops and manages shared platforms and services such as digital research data repositories and geospatial data platforms. Its initiatives focus on collaboration, innovation, and supporting academic and research communities across the province.

Established in 2001, with the main objective of supporting and strengthening an educational and cultural project offered by national public libraries  and public libraries of Bogotá.  Its work is aimed at four strategic directions: 1. Promote, advise and formulate librarianship, educational and cultural projects. 2. Manage, collect, and execute economic and/ or in kind resources. 3. To perform strategic alliances with public administration and private company for the successful development of projects. 4. Produce links with citizenship through educational process and appropriations of projects.

SINABI is a network of libraries spread throughout the country, consisting of the National Library and the Network of Public Libraries; it also has a Portal (www.sinabi.go.cr) and a Bibliobus. The SINABI is organized in the National Directorate of SINABI, Headquarters of the National Library and Headquarters of Public Libraries (67 public libraries). SINABI also administers the ISBN National Agency and the ISSN National Agency. It establish policies, programs, projects and actions aimed at the development of the National Library System that promote education, research, recreation and national culture for the efficient provision of services.