Membership Puzzle Project came to a close on Aug. 31, 2021.

After more than four years of studying and supporting journalism’s experiment with membership, we’re shutting down. Why? Read our signoff note

On our homepage you’ll now find shortcuts to essential resources and information.

Membership in News Literature Library

Below you’ll find our library, which lists readings referenced in this literature review and this review of what we mean when we talk about trust in media. It includes books, articles, and blog posts on the relationships between journalists and audience members, audience measurement, and membership practices. More information about putting this information to use in your newsroom is here.