INLN services

The International Nuclear Library Network (INLN) represents a coalition of nuclear libraries. It is designed to be an Internet-based library and information system. This information portal is hosted by the IAEA Library and to be supported by nuclear libraries worldwide. The IAEA Library is the Library Network Coordinator (LNC). The INLN is to be developed and maintained in a decentralized manner in accordance with the agreed standards to be further developed with future members. A governing body will be formed to manage the Network as the system evolves and matures.

The guidelines below provide the framework for the management of the INLN at its initial stage.

Membership in INLN is open to States who are Members of the IAEA and to UN organizations. Other interested international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations may also join with the agreement of the INLN Members.

To apply for INLN membership, an official request is to be made by the appropriate library to the LNC (IAEA Library). If the requesting library is located in an IAEA Member State or belongs to an UN organization, the LNC will make modifications to the INLN and inform other participants about a new member.

For other interested libraries, the LNC will seek approval from all other member libraries. The LNC will inform other member libraries about the application and the result of the approval process, and will update the INLN Home Page if necessary.

Each INLN Member shall have the same rights and responsibilities.