The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) is dedicated to the transformative promise of digital information technology to advance scholarly communication and enrich intellectual productivity. CNI was founded as a venue for collaboration on networked information technologies and resources, particularly among librarians and information technologists with a focus on the higher education and research enterprise.
As the premier organization fostering collaboration between library and information technology communities, CNI represents the interests of over 200 member institutions from higher education, publishing, information technology, scholarly and professional organizations, foundations, libraries, library organizations, and other sectors. Semi-annual membership meetings bring together CNI member representatives to discuss projects and plan for future initiatives. CNI is entirely funded through membership dues.
CNI is based in Washington, D.C.
CNI mourns the passing of Clifford A. Lynch, who served as the Executive Director of CNI from 1997 until his death in April 2025. A search for his successor is currently underway.
To learn more about CNI’s programs and initiatives, browse the recent Executive Roundtable reports, membership meetings archive, Topics pages, Workshops and Projects page, and Program Plan archive.
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For more information, see the History of CNI, Key Benefits of CNI Membership, and the Membership FAQ.