Membership

Article V, Section 5.1 enumerates the eligibility for membership in the Federation of Kentucky Academic Libraries. If an academic library meets the following criteria, they can petition to be a member of FoKAL:

Each member library must be part of an institution that:

• Is SACSCOC-accredited or in advanced candidacy status
• Has its principal headquarters in Kentucky
• Is non-profit

In addition, each member library must:

• Have a collection, a librarian, and an acquisitions budget
• Sign and abide by a memorandum of agreement that outlines expectations of membership

The Executive Committee will determine if any applicant is eligible for inclusion in FoKAL using these criteria.