About Tenn-Share
Mission: Tenn-Share helps Tennessee libraries deliver efficient, effective library services through group purchasing power and innovative resource sharing projects.
Year established: 1992
Members: Tennessee libraries, museums, archives and information agencies--rather than individuals employed by or sharing an interest in these entities--are eligible to become members of Tenn-Share.
Current membership: Over 600 Tennessee libraries, museums, archives and information agencies of all types and sizes belong to Tenn-Share. List of members
Annual Events: The Tenn-Share Fall Conference and DataFest are held each year to give the staff of Tenn-Share's members the opportunity to network while learning the latest in library technologies.
Structure: Tenn-Share, Inc. is a Tennessee non-profit corporation and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. (EIN # 62-1581078 ) Tenn-Share employs an Executive Director and a Database Coordinator and is governed by a Board.
Tenn-Share By-laws (or download the PDF)
Affiliations: Tenn-Share is an affiliate member of
- Tennessee Library Association
- ICOLC, the International Consortium of Library Consortia
- Center for Nonprofit Management (Tennessee)
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