# /programs/organization/default.htm

originally: http://www.oclc.org/programs/organization/default.htm

# Organization

In the early 1970s, three US universities and the New York Public Library created a consortium for research libraries, which incorporated in 1975 as The Research Libraries Group, Inc. (RLG). Over several decades, RLG grew to include an international array of virtually every type of cultural memory institution—universities, national libraries, archives, historical societies, museums—all with remarkable collections for research and learning.

On July 1, 2006, RLG combined with OCLC, forming a distinct group within the OCLC Programs and Research division. Former RLG services were migrated to OCLC, a process that was completed in September 2007. We continue to attract cultural heritage institutions of all types as partners of RLG Programs.

The offices of RLG Programs are currently in San Mateo, California, approximately nine miles south of the San Francisco International Airport.View an online map here here.

The RLG Partership Council and the RLG Committee of the OCLC Board of Trustees are responsible for oversight of RLG Programs' directions.

RLG Programs has fifteen staff, including the vice president, RLG Programs, program officers, and administrative support staff.