How to Join Rete delle Reti

Library networks wishing to join must follow a formal six-step process.

1

Formal Act

Adopt a Membership Resolution

The competent body of the network (general assembly, board of directors or other governing body) must approve a formal resolution requesting membership of Rete delle Reti. The resolution must explicitly include:

  • the formal request for membership of Rete delle Reti
  • explicit approval of the statute of Rete delle Reti
  • a commitment to paying the annual membership fee
2

Statute

Approve the Statute

In the same resolution, the network must declare that it has read and explicitly approves the statute of Rete delle Reti. Approval of the statute is a necessary condition for acceptance of the membership application.

📄 Read the full statute

3

Membership Fee

Commit to Paying the Membership Fee

The annual membership fee is calculated based on the number of inhabitants in the territory served by the network:

Calcolo: € 0,005 per abitante (mezzo centesimo)

Minimo: € 500,00  —  Massimo: € 5.000,00

Example: a network serving 300,000 inhabitants pays €1,500.00 per year.

4

Representatives

Designate the Coordinator and Administrator

Together with the documentation, the network must provide the names and contact details of two key persons:

  • Network Coordinator — technical and organisational contact
  • Administrator — administrative and legal representative

For each person: name, surname, organisation, email address, telephone number.

5

Dati

Provide Data on the Network Composition

Together with the documentation, it is necessary to provide up-to-date information on the network composition:

  • number of member libraries
  • number of participating municipalities
  • total number of inhabitants of the territory served
6

Submission

Send Documentation by Email

All documentation — the resolution, network data, names of representatives — must be sent in a single email to:

The resolution may be sent as a PDF file. The secretariat will confirm receipt and communicate the next steps within 30 days.

Have Questions?

For information or clarification before starting the membership process, please contact the Rete delle Reti secretariat. We will be happy to guide you through every step.

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