Our Mission and Profile

< Organizational Identity:

The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) comprises the libraries serving the accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools belonging to or affiliated with the Association of American Medical Colleges. It includes other related libraries and organizations that lead in resolving information and knowledge management problems in the health care environment.

< Mission:

AAHSL enhances the success of its members in advancing health through their recognized leadership in managing and utilizing the intellectual resources within and beyond the institution.

< Vision:

As the premier association defining the future of academic health sciences libraries, AAHSL stimulates continuous learning and the development of its members and their services.

< Objectives:

AAHSL promotes the advancement of knowledge management, furthers the effectiveness and value of educational and other library services, and adds to the research base of the profession.

The Association influences legislation and policies beneficial to the common good of academic health sciences centers and their libraries.

AAHSL offers leadership programs that allow current and future directors to envision and implement innovative solutions to the challenges inherent in connecting users to information and knowledge.

AAHSL members gain recognition for maximizing the benefits of institutional investments as well as sustaining the overall success of the academic health sciences center over time.

AAHSL members share information, expertise, and other resources in an environment of professional collaboration.