The Library Research Network is an an open, curated repository of scholarly and professional content focusing on the impact of libraries. The LRN strives to be a source of trustworthy and authoritative information about the economic and social value of libraries. I invite anyone requiring evidence to support library advocacy to use this website.
The LRN is managed by Kimberly Silk at Brightsail Research.
Advocacy (and Maintaining the LRN) is a Journey
The LRN is a labour of love and has undergone several iterations since its birth in 2014. The current version (2025) is a living site and continues to be constantly updated and improved.
Ways to Help
- Send me relevant content: library value studies, articles about library value, etc.
- Tell me when you’ve found an error, a broken link, etc.
- Give me suggestions for improving the site: improving the user experience, adding new functionality, etc.
- Commit to financially supporting the LRN by subscribing via Patreon.
