What We Do
We work with knowledge professionals to create, support and deliver innovative programs, services and technologies that allow for equitable access to the world's knowledge and cultural heritage.
Join Us
You can join us and our work through one of our membership tiers, by collaborating with us in our best of field programs and services, or by supporting one of our open source software communities.
Who We Are
Lyrasis is a leader in open technologies, hosting, data-migration, content licensing, and community supported software programs for libraries, archives, museums and research organizations worldwide.
Our Community of Members
Lyrasis creates and sustains technologies, services and programs that are uniquely designed to help libraries, archives, museums and research organizations access and share their vital collections, data and knowledge. We help you be more efficient, effective and impactful to the communities you serve.
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Academic Libraries
Lyrasis Helps Make Your Academic Library a Leader
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Archives
Services and Tools for Archives Supported by the Community
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Museums
Services and Tools to Showcase Your Unique Collections
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Research
Technologies and Services to Ensure Sustained Access
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Public Libraries
Lyrasis Helps Your Public Library Make a Difference in Your Community
Programs and Services
We work with knowledge professionals to create, support and deliver innovative
programs, services and technologies.
ArchivesSpace
Built for archives by archivists, ArchivesSpace is the open source archives information management application for managing and providing access to archives, manuscripts and digital objects.
BiblioBoard
Give your patrons the power to create and share unique, local content, by and for your community.
Lyrasis Catalyst Fund
The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund is an award program that provides support for new ideas and innovative projects that advance the mission and reach of Lyrasis member organizations.
CollectionSpace
CollectionSpace is web-based, open source collections management software for cultural heritage organizations, museums and more.
DataCite US Community
A national consortium and community of practice for nonprofit organizations assigning DataCite DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) to their local research and scholarly materials.
DSpace
DSpace is the software of choice for academic, nonprofit and commercial organizations building open digital repositories.
Fedora
Fedora is the flexible, standards-based, open source repository software built to support long-term digital preservation.
Indie Author Project
Support your local author community through every stage of their writing process.
It Takes A Village
Lyrasis has created a model to bring together open-source programs serving cultural and scientific heritage to develop shared sustainability strategies.
Lyrasis Consulting
Get started on the path towards accomplishing your goals with our internationally recognized Lyrasis Consulting Services.
Lyrasis Hosting Services
Gain a knowledgeable partner in hosting best-in-field open-source platforms for libraries, archives and museums.
Lyrasis Learning
A professional development solution for your entire library, archive or museum, providing online training focused on practical knowledge and understanding in rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
ORCID US Community
A national consortium and community of practice for nonprofit organizations that are members of ORCID (Open Researcher & Contributor Identifier).
The Palace Project
Discover content from multiple providers in one easy-to-use app.
Scholarly Communication
Working together to create impactful opportunities to shape and sustain scholarly communication.
VIVO
VIVO facilitates the discovery of research and scholarship across disciplines at your institution.
