Libraries that have substantial collections of European early printed books and/or manuscripts are invited to join CERL as a member. As a member of the Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL), your institution becomes part of an international network dedicated to the curation, study, and promotion of Europe’s printed and manuscript heritage. CERL membership allows you to benefit from a collaborative international platform that amplifies your institution’s research impact.
Members have access to specialist services and databases, including the HPB Database and the CERL Thesaurus, and are encouraged to contribute data from their own catalogues. CERL also provides a platform to promote your events, actively connect with colleagues through working groups, and stay up to date via seminars, grants, and publications.
While CERL’s core resources are open access, they are sustained and enriched by the active contributions of its members.
Membership categories
CERL has a flexible membership structure for institutions. Whether you represent a major research library, a specialised institution, or a consortium, there is a membership model to suit your needs. All categories provide access to CERL’s services, resources, and community, but with differences in voting rights and level of participation in company affairs. Please contact the CERL Secretariat to explore the best membership option for your library.
For large institutions with extensive special collections. They can invite partner libraries with limited resources in their region to create a cluster.
