- Broad, wide-ranging promotion and support of libraries
- Members include both individuals and organizations
- Individuals make up much of their membership
- Associations are formed by individuals through mutual interest
- International, national, regional and local branches

Library Associations

- Group of libraries who work together to share resources and support common goals
- Goals and projects are generally less broad and more specific than that of associations
- International, national, regional and local branches

Library Consortia

- Library associations
- Library consortia


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Organizations involved in the general development, preservation, and/or management of libraries

Professional Library Organizations 

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