SLA Mission and Core Value Statements

SLA Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements
(adopted October 2023)

Vision
The Special Libraries Association is the global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners.

Mission
The Special Libraries Association promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives.

Core Values

Leadership - Strengthening our roles as information leaders in our organizations and in our communities, including shaping information policy.
Service - Responding to our clients' needs, adding qualitative and quantitative value to information services and products.
Innovation and Continuous Learning - Embracing innovative solutions for the enhancement of services and intellectual advancement within the profession.
Results and Accountability - Delivering measurable results in the information economy and our organizations. The Association and its members are expected to operate with the highest level of ethics and honesty.
Collaboration and Partnering - Providing opportunities to meet, communicate, collaborate, and partner within the information industry and the business community.