CASLS Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Libraries working together are stronger.

Mission: CASLS member libraries collaborate to maximize resources, provide innovative solutions for library users, and to further the missions of their respective institutions.

Values: CASLS is a community of libraries committed to high-quality user services that demonstrates leadership by:

  • Committing to inter-institutional collaboration and the sharing of time, energy, and expertise.
  • Having as its watchwords sustainability, effectiveness, and savings.
  • Striving for adaptability, flexibility, and excellence in all its endeavours.
  • Recognizing diversity of the member institutions, committing to mutual respect, and working towards consensus-building.