Strategic focus

• Members first (Objects 2, 3, 5)
  

  We put our members first. Members' needs and priorities drive our services. Services are specifically designed to benefit personal members in their career choices, and institutional members in their delivery of services and their achievement of aims and objectives. Members engage with the Association through their involvement and participation in a wide range of services and activities.

• Excellence (Objects 2, 3, 4, 5)
  

  Our services and activities focus on promoting excellence in practice. Our awards program recognises excellence in practice by individuals and organisations. We focus on career-long education to meet the needs and aspirations for library and information service practice in the 21st century. We aim to foster research for innovative practice. Through excellence in practice our members reinforce the essential role of our sector in the wider community.

• Expertise and credibility (Objects 1, 2, 4)
  

  Our policies and guidelines are based on research, expertise, shared knowledge and endorsed standards. Our advocacy and lobbying is based on understanding the context and power of data and evidence-based research.

• Adding value (Objects 3, 5)
  

  Our aim is that ALIA membership will deliver a competitive advantage in a dynamic and challenging information services environment. Members (both personal and institutional) have a distinct advantage through their access unique services and other opportunities.

• Investment in the future (Object 5)
  

  Our future is embedded in our Objects. People, financial viability and the energy that our sector inspires drive our future. Our future depends on effective decision-making processes and a strong and adaptable information and communications infrastructure.