At the Spring 2013 AAL meeting, members began the process of brainstorming the updated vision, mission and goals/values for AAAL as they have not been reviewed in quite some time. The Executive has also worked on revising these statements. Please submit your comments/feedback on the following new statements; we will bring a summary of your ideas to the Fall 2013 meeting for final review.
Existing Vision:
Promote excellence in college and technical institute libraries in Alberta
Suggested New Vision:Collaborate to achieve innovation and excellence in Alberta academic libraries.
Existing Mission:
Facilitate communication, planning and cooperation among college and technical institute libraries. AAAL also promotes continuing education opportunities and assists in professional development endeavors.
Suggested New Mission:Facilitate collaboration and professional development opportunities for staff in Alberta academic libraries.
Existing Values:
Promotes the following values:
· Lifelong learning
· Professional development
· Cooperation/collaboration networking
· Diversity of duties and responsibilities associated with college and technical librarianship
· Communication
Suggested New Values:We value:· Collaboration· Sharing Knowledge· Sharing Resources· Innovation· Professional Growth· Student Success· Diversity· Quality Service· Lifelong Learning
