Are libertarians liberal or conservative?

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This article is from the Libertarian FAQ, by Joe Dehn jwd3@dehnbase.fidonet.org, Robert Bickford rab.AT.daft.com, Mike Huben mhuben@world.std.com and Advocates for Self-Government http://www.self-gov.org/ with numerous contributions by others.

51 Are libertarians liberal or conservative?

You have a better choice than just left or right. The libertarian way
gives you more choices, in politics, in business, your personal life,
in every way. Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and
economic liberty. Today's liberals like personal liberty but want
government to control your economic affairs. Conservatives reverse
that, advocating more economic freedom but wanting to clamp down on
your private life.

Libertarian positions on the issues are not "left" or "right" or a
combination of the two. Libertarians believe that, on every issue, you
have the right to decide for yourself what's best for you and to act
on that belief so long as you respect the right of other people to do
the same and deal with them peacefully and honestly.

Today's liberals and conservatives have rejected America's heritage of
liberty and personal responsibility. They want to put us all in their
straitjacket. Americans built a great country without shackles. It's
time to take them off again. Break free of the useless left right
spectrum. Think freedom on all issues. Think libertarian. [2]

[2] Bergland, David, "America's Libertarian Heritage: The Politics of
Freedom," Orpheus Publications, 1773 Bahama Place, Costa Mesa, CA
92626, (714)751-8980, 1991.