LYRASIS, formed in 2009 by the merger of SOLINET and PALINET, and later joined by NELINET, is the nation’s largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals in the US.  Both BCR and LYRASIS are committed to ensuring the success of libraries, and view it as an opportunity to improve the services and programs their members currently enjoy. 

Brenda Bailey-Hainer, President and CEO of BCR, says “I am very excited about the opportunities that these discussions offer.  BCR members would not only continue to have the outstanding services that BCR has always provided, but would also benefit from the rich array of additional services and resources from LYRASIS."

“BCR has many innovative programs and services. LYRASIS members have asked how we can partner with BCR and bring these programs to our region. We are very excited about what this potentially can mean to our members and how it will complement our programs and services,” says Kate Nevins, Chief Executive Officer of LYRASIS.

BCR remains committed to providing the highest quality services and solutions, and this exploration is a way to continually improve those services.  As discussions progress, BCR will offer members the opportunity to make suggestions and provide feedback during scheduled webinars and in-person sessions.  Watch for announcements of these sessions in BCReview and on our website.