LibraryLinkNJ

Name

LibraryLinkNJ

Legal name

LibraryLinkNJ

Website

https://librarylinknj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Library Cooperative Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & Resource Sharing Operations (EDAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Library cooperative services
• Interlibrary delivery services
• Library professional development
• Library resource sharing
• Library training platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Waived): LibraryLinkNJ serves as the New Jersey Library Cooperative. Members join at no charge and pay no dues. The organization and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.
2. Professional Development Services: Provides professional development programs, subsidies (up to $500 per staff member per year for member libraries), and discounted access to third-party training providers and resources.
3. State Funding (New Jersey State Library): Funded by the New Jersey State Library which is responsible for the coordination, promotion, and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LibraryLinkNJ operates a statewide cooperative providing free shared services to over 2,500 New Jersey libraries, including interlibrary materials delivery, an on-demand staff training portal (LearningSpace), a statewide mentorship program (MentorNJ), equity-diversity-inclusion (EDI-NJ) programs and resources, professional development workshops and conferences, a member Listserv, library job postings, and negotiated group discounts on databases and other resources. Members join at no charge; the cooperative is funded by the New Jersey State Library.

Product overview

LibraryLinkNJ is The New Jersey Library Cooperative serving over 2,500 multi-type libraries as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The organization provides a coordinated suite of services including: LearningSpace (Niche Academy-powered on-demand training portal), MentorNJ (statewide mentorship program), EDI-NJ programs (equity, diversity, inclusion framework), LLNJ Delivery Service (statewide materials delivery), Professional Development Programs (AI Series, Skill Sharing, Leadership Lab), Library Job Openings platform, Member Listserv communication, and DO Diversity Resources. Members join at no charge and pay no dues; services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MentorNJ: A statewide mentorship service for NJ library professionals promoting professional pride and connectedness
• LearningSpace
• EDI-NJ

Products and services

• LearningSpace On-demand training portal (powered by Niche Academy) providing professional development courses for New Jersey library professionals covering topics such as AI literacy, project management, leadership, and EDI.
• MentorNJ Statewide mentorship service promoting professional pride and connectedness among the NJ Library Community, featuring virtual meet-ups, local meet-ups, and an online mentors' directory.
• EDI-NJ (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Programs Statewide EDI framework and programs helping NJ libraries deepen their equity, diversity, and inclusion practices through structured assessment, reflection, action, meet-ups, and resources.
• LLNJ Delivery Service Statewide delivery service providing prompt transmittal of library materials between New Jersey member libraries to ensure timely resident access to library resources.
• Professional Development Programs Comprehensive professional development programming including the AI Series, Skill Sharing Conversations, Leadership Lab, Project Management Series, continuing education (CE) programs, annual virtual conferences, bootcamps, and workshops for NJ library staff.
• Library Job Openings Platform Online job posting and listing service for member libraries to advertise library job openings (with required salary disclosure).
• Member Mailing List (Listserv) Google Group-based communication channel where members can share comments, ideas, and experiences related to library work.
• DO Diversity Resources Online resource database providing diversity resources organized by topic — including ethnicity, differently-abled, LGBTQI, immigrants, homelessness, and older adults — for library staff and patrons.
• Delivery List/Label Generator Web tool for generating delivery lists and shipping labels for the LLNJ statewide delivery service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 2,500 multi-type libraries and library-related agencies statewide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• New Jersey State LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibraryLinkNJ and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion, and funding of the New Jersey Library Network. This is the primary funding and oversight relationship.
• Niche AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides LearningSpace on-demand training portal for LibraryLinkNJ professional development programs
• New Jersey Library Association (NJLA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating on EDI Framework for NJ Libraries and joint conferences
• New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for joint conferences and school library advocacy
• New Jersey Library Trustee Association (NJLTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for library trustee advocacy and governance resources
• New Jersey Association of Library Assistants (NJALA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization representing library assistants across NJ
• Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey (VALE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership serving academic libraries in New Jersey for resource sharing and collaboration
• AWE LearningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscount offer provider for LLNJ members on educational resources
• Work Wise LabsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of leadership and professional development courses with discount offers for LLNJ members
• Library ChefminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of library programming resources with discount offers for LLNJ members
• InfobaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of databases and digital content with discount offers for LLNJ member K-12 libraries
• Foreign AffairsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMagazine/publication with discount offers for LLNJ members
• The JuiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital content provider with discount offers for LibraryLinkNJ members
• TOPCATSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with NJSL and NJLA to develop NJ Wi-Fi Locator Map expanding statewide drive-up Wi-Fi access

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• NELINET (New England Library Information Network): NELINET provides cooperative library services across New England states including shared ILS hosting, training, and group purchasing. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ as a multi-state library cooperative offering technology, training, and shared services to member libraries.
• OhioLINK: OhioLINK is Ohio's statewide academic library consortium that provides shared resource sharing, delivery, and technology services. Directly comparable as a state-funded library cooperative delivering delivery, licensing, and digital services to member institutions, much like LibraryLinkNJ does for New Jersey.
• SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium): SCELC is a California-based library consortium focused on shared licensing, resource sharing, and technology for academic and other libraries. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ's VALE partnership for academic library collaboration and shared resource access.
• Maine InfoNet: Maine InfoNet is a statewide library collaborative providing delivery, training, and shared technology to Maine libraries. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and services to LibraryLinkNJ.
• VALE (Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey): VALE is a New Jersey academic library consortium that LibraryLinkNJ explicitly partners with for academic library resource sharing. Directly comparable as a New Jersey-based library cooperative serving the same geographic market.
• Bibliomation: Bibliomation is a Connecticut-based library consortium providing cooperative services to public, school, and academic libraries. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ as a regional cooperative delivering shared technology, ILL, and PD services to multi-type member libraries under a similar consortium model.

Emerging players

• WebJunction: WebJunction is an online learning community for library staff offering free and low-cost professional development courses. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ's LearningSpace offering on-demand training for library professionals, with broader national reach.

Broad incumbents

• OCLC: OCLC is a global library cooperative providing shared cataloging, resource sharing (WorldCat/ILL), and technology services. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ's delivery/interlibrary loan service and shared technology offerings, though at vastly larger scale.
• Amigos Library Services: Amigos Library Services is a nonprofit library consortium serving member libraries across multiple states with cooperative purchasing, training, and technology services. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ as a multi-type library cooperative offering similar delivery, training, and group purchasing services at greater scale.
• Lyrasis: Lyrasis is a large nonprofit technology and content services organization serving libraries, archives, and museums across the US. Comparable to LibraryLinkNJ as a broader, multi-state library services consortium offering shared infrastructure, training, and content services, though much larger in scale.

Market position

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/librarylinknj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/librarylinknj
• Instagraminstagram.com/librarylinknj

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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