Why Lyrasis Membership Matters
At Lyrasis, we believe in the boundless power of knowledge and the strength of a shared journey. Ad astra — to the stars — is more than a Latin phrase or a Star Trek reference. It is our commitment. In every challenge, every moment of uncertainty, and every shifting landscape, we move forward — together.
Lyrasis members, you are part of a constellation — libraries, archives, museums and cultural organizations — united in mission and bound by shared values. Together, we build sustainable futures, defend equitable access to information, and design inclusive systems for lifelong learning.
We recognize that we exist in a time of radical interdependence, as outlined in an essay by Lyrasis CEO John Wilkin. Through our collective action, we are better positioned to respond to threats to the interests of those we serve and to the vital role our institutions play. We no longer see our future as isolated institutions, but as a collective of interwoven communities, building resilience through cooperation, openness, and innovation.
Our story is not defined by obstacles. It is defined by the courage to overcome them. Through membership, through innovation, and through the enduring power of community, we rise.
To the stars. Together.
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Lyrasis organizational and staff values are: communication, respect, collaboration, impact and service. Lyrasis was created by its members to help them tackle wide-reaching challenges with a collective strength, including:
- The development and selection of new technology solutions that are scalable, equitable and accessible
- Fostering community-wide projects that help deliver better outcomes and services
- Open content creation, acquisition and collective management
- Support and advocacy for new content models and strategies
- Large-scale knowledge management programs unique to collections-holding institutions
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Who We Are
Lyrasis is a leader in open technologies, hosting, data migration, content licensing and community-supported software programs for libraries, archives, museums and research organizations worldwide.
What We Do
We work with knowledge professionals to create, support and deliver innovative programs, services and technologies that allow for equitable access to the world’s knowledge and cultural heritage.