Mission, Vision & Values

Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance the sustainability, accessibility, and preservation of shared print collections and infrastructure through collective action, collaboration, and advocacy, ensuring enduring access and preservation of critical research materials for the global academic community.

Vision Statement

We envision a resilient, interconnected partnership dedicated to the enduring stewardship and accessibility of shared print resources, enhancing scholarly research and collaboration at scale.


Values Statement

  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together to achieve collective goals. We achieve more together, leveraging collective expertise to fulfill shared goals for the research community’s benefit.
  • Preservation: We are committed to responsible stewardship and enduring accessibility of shared print collections.
  • Community Building: We foster trust and engagement to create a strong, unified network.
  • Innovation: We embrace new opportunities and ideas to develop and enhance the infrastructure and systems that support shared print initiatives.
  • Accountability: We maintain transparent, consistent policies, standards, and practices fostering reliability and trustworthiness in our shared work.
  • Advocacy: We champion the importance of shared print and its role in supporting the preservation and accessibility of knowledge globally.

Together, we’re ensuring that vital print collections will be maintained responsibly, with an emphasis on resiliency and accessibility, now and in the future. (Merger Plan)