A library is defined as an entity which serves the basic information and library needs of its constituents through a bibliographically organized collection of library materials and has at least one employee who works at least fifteen hours per week as the librarian. There are four (4) types of library agency members in the Lincoln Trail Libraries System: academic, public, school, and special libraries.

Procedures for applying for and maintaining membership in Lincoln Trail are outlined in the LTLS Membership Policy.

Affiliate Agency Membership
Other types of agencies in the 9-county area served by Lincoln Trail Libraries System may apply for Affiliate Agency designation.

Affiliate Agencies are defined as any agency that offers resources, content, or services that can be collaboratively shared to benefit residents or library staff. Affiliate Agency examples include libraries that do not qualify for membership in Lincoln Trail, government organizations that do not have a library, museums, virtual content providers, or local community groups.

Procedures for applying for and maintaining Affiliate Agency designation are outlined in the LTLS Affiliate Agency Policy.

LTLS Member Libraries

Urbana, Asian Educational Media Service (AEMS)