Linda Hall Library offers a wide range of resources and materials and is located in Kansas City, Mo. It is an independent public library of science, engineering and technology. The library is extensively used by companies, academic institutions and individuals throughout the world. It was founded in 1946 and is affiliated with the Greater Western Library Alliance, the Independent Research Libraries Association, the International Association of Technological University Libraries, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions and the American Astronautical Society. The library has a gift shop, which offers exhibition catalogs, T-shirts and post cards. Its educational program invites students and educators to explore the extensive collections and resources. The library has collections of journals, conference proceedings, reference works, government publications and technical reports for researchers, students, engineers, attorneys and the general public.