Inclusivity and diversity 
Fostering the development of a profession which better reflects our society in all its diversity through an active programme promoting and supporting change.

Creative conversations 
Brokering creative conversations informed by quality data and research about future directions for our sector to enable our members to shape and prepare for that future.

Partnerships 
Working openly, collaboratively and strategically with partner bodies within and beyond our community, locally and internationally to explore new opportunities and to deliver value for the community.

Shared services 
Providing and developing services which help members to meet the needs of their users such as the SCONUL Access Scheme and our benchmarking statistics.

Sharing knowledge 
Producing resources including research reports, briefings, case studies, newsletters and news alerts to provide information and guidance to members about developments in HE and the library sector.

Mutual support 
Facilitating professionals within our member libraries to connect and learn from one another through peer support and sharing information and practice.

The value of libraries 
Advocating for the vital role that libraries play in the academic enterprise, in student wellbeing and success, and in broader engagement and innovation, highlighting the conditions for that success and supporting members with the evidence base and tools.

Representing the community 
Representing the interests of our community with stakeholders, regulators and governments to ensure that policies develop in a way which enable libraries to deliver maximum value for their users.

Leading positive change 
Generating positive proposals for change and exploring new opportunities for services and partnerships to create a positive environment for our libraries and professionals to operate.

Supporting the next generation 
Delivering support for the next generation of aspiring, emerging and current leaders through formal and informal professional development opportunities which embrace and promote diversity.

Our own services 
Reviewing and redeveloping our own services to maximise the benefits to our members, placing them at the centre of our decision making.

Financial stewardship 
Exploring new ways of working and new partnerships to ensure that we are maximising our income and the impact of our expenditure.