This organisational tier is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of unique, niche, and heritage collections that fall outside the standard public or academic sectors. It offers the member entity specialised support through access to the Innovation and Development Fund (IDF) and invites to curated events that address the specific challenges of managing specialised archives. This membership ensures that rare collections—from botanical records to photographic archives—have the institutional resources and advocacy needed to thrive.
This membership is for specialist entities such as botanical gardens, photography libraries, and independent archives. It is intended for the organisation and its leadership team, including Heads of Library, Managers, and Project Leads who require a professional network that understands the complexities of specialist librarianship and collection management.