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How PALNI is Organized

"We will work together to effectively share resources, services, programs, and ideas in efforts to reduce risk." — PALNI Core Value

PALNI is a consortium of 23 private academic libraries in Indiana. By sharing staff, systems, and expertise, our supported institutions can do more together than any one library could alone. Library deans and directors guide PALNI’s direction as the board, PALNI staff lead and carry out the work, and library staff from across our supported institutions collaborate through working groups, task forces, and support teams.

Our structure

The PALNI board is made up of the dean or director from each supported institution. The board oversees the executive director, who leads the PALNI staff. Working groups, task forces, and support teams bring library staff and PALNI staff together on shared priorities.

The chart below is interactive. Zoom in to explore any section, and click a staff member’s email link to contact them directly. Buttons in each section lead to more information about our staff, working groups, and support teams.

 

Higher education and libraries are always changing, so we stay flexible in how we form and dissolve groups. The chart evolves as we adjust to meet the needs of our supported institutions.

Working together and developing services

These infographics show how PALNI collaborates and how new services take shape. Visit the Shared Expertise page to view and request current PALNI services.

How We Work Together

An accessible version of the How We Work Together infographic is available.

An accessible version of How We Work Together is available at https://palni.org/together-accessible

 

How We Develop Strategic Services

An accessible version of the How We Develop Strategic Services infographic is available.

An accessible version of the How We Develop Strategic Services infographic is available at https://palni.org/services-accessible

 

Get involved

Working groups are open to library staff at all supported institutions. Get involved by filling out this form and indicating your level of interest — from leadership to less formal involvement. Groups actively recruit for steering committee participation prior to the start of each fiscal year (beginning July 1), however, you are encouraged to submit this interest form at any time. Read about working groups and sign up to join.