Our Purpose & Guiding Framework

Discover the vision, mission, objectives, and activities that drive the Sri Lanka Library Association forward.

Vision

To be the center of excellence in the field of Library,
Documentation and Information Science through an educated
and proactive membership and collaboration with other
stakeholders in the field.

EXCELLENCE

MEMBERSHIP

COLLABORATION

INNOVATION

KNOWLEDGE

Mission

To act as the pivotal professional body for library,documentation and information services in the country, byproviding library education programmes, setting professionalstandards, fostering cooperation between all individuals andorganizations interested in the welfare of libraries, acting asthe forum for the exchange of ideas among members of theassociation, safeguarding and promoting the rights, privilegesand status of librarians and information scientists and playinga leadership role in chartering the course of future libraryneeds in the country.

Empower Professionals

Promote Best Practices

Advocate for Libraries

Contribute to Progress

Core Organizational Values
  • An up to date dynamic LIS Services: Improve and modernize library and information services in Sri Lanka.
  • Active partnership in National Development: Provide relevant, quality information to develop human resources in the country and also for the multiple national development projects.
  • Advocacy: Promote Library and Information services by supporting and advocating the values, rights and privileges of libraries & LIS staff and advocating the pivotal role of information in every development programme.
  • Assistance to LIS Sectors and Libraries: Provide maximum assistance and support to all LIS sectors to deliver high quality, modern LIS services.
  • Promotion of professionalism and professional Ethics: Inculcate professionalism, ethics, social responsibility and integrity among the members of SLLA.
  • Support and assistance to members: Constantly engage in improving professional competencies of SLLA members and help them in professional, career development and establishment matters.
  • Promotion of Inclusiveness: Promote inclusiveness, cooperation and equality among all ethnic, social, religious and other diverse segments of the society.
  • Innovation: Be bold and innovative in facing challenges
Key Action Areas

Strive for Organizational Excellence

Improve Access to Information and facilitate knowledge creation

Organize well planned advocacy programmes

Assist LIS sectors to achieve their strategic directions and targets

Improve the CPD and other Education Programmes

Expand Membership

Strengthen the mechanism to address grievances of members

Forge cooperation among major national & international stakeholders

Act and Rules

The Sri Lanka Library Association operates under its legal status through the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) Law No. 20 of 1974, as amended by the Sri Lanka Library Association Act No. 7 of 2004, together with its Rules, which provide the legal framework for its governance, membership, and operations.

Download Act (PDF)

Download Rules (PDF)

SLLA Strategic Plan (2016-2022)

The Strategic Planning and Strategic Directions Committee (SPSDC) of SLLA has submitted the Strategic Plan for 2016-2022 with the necessary strategic directions. Please find the revised SLLA Strategic Plan approved at the SLLA Council meeting in May 2016 .  Click following links to download the strategic plan. Post your comments and suggestions in this page.

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