Board releases new vision, urges member engagement.

In an effort to breathe new life into SLA and encourage greater involvement by its members, the association's board of directors has developed a new strategic vision that will guide the organization for the next three years.

The new vision, which was communicated to SLA members on 14 November by SLA President Cindy Romaine, reads as follows:

SLA is a vibrant global association of professionals who are employed in every sector of the information and knowledge economy. Our members thrive where data, information, and knowledge intersect, and our strategic partners support SLA because they believe in the association's mission and the future of its members. The goal of SLA is to support information professionals as they contribute, in their varied and evolving roles, to the opportunities and achievements of organizations, communities, and society.

The vision focuses on five main areas: improving the annual conference, enhancing professional development offerings, creating richer volunteer experiences, collaborating with industry partners, and growing through diversification. Five members of the board of directors shared their thoughts about the focus areas on the Future Ready 365 blog during the week of 28 November. By posting to the blog, the directors hoped to generate discussions with and among information professionals and promote greater involvement in association initiatives and units.

"The specifics of implementing the vision will depend entirely on member engagement, and details will vary among each chapters and division," Romaine wrote to SLA members. "We invite you to read the strategic vision with care, and then consider where you wish to put your efforts."

For more information, visit futureready 365.sla.org/tag/sla-strategic-vision/.