The Office of the University Librarian at UCSD serves as the office for the Alliance. The Alliance encourages the continued establishment of bilateral agreements between various members in order to minimize cultural, economic, and political complexities. Some libraries might not participate in all Alliance projects, but agreements that incorporate all Alliance members will be instituted wherever feasible. Alliance members will build upon these bilateral connections with the goal of developing multilateral relationships. The Pacific Rim Digital Library Alliance is a collaborative venture.
Leadership is shared among member and partner representatives.
Senior staff from the UCSD Libraries serve as the Alliance steering group to facilitate administrative tasks and technical infrastructure.