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Strategic Plan 2026-2029

The Consortium’s Strategic Plan 2026-2029 starts on 1 August 2026 and will operate until 31 July 2029.

Context
In 2026 our member libraries and the communities we serve face unprecedented challenges. Financial pressures see our member libraries having to make hard decisions regarding their services and teams whilst continuing to deliver for their users and ensure staff wellbeing.

Sustainability and diversity efforts are challenged by a volatile political landscape. Rapid advances in AI technology place additional demands on library staff striving to keep their skills up to date as they seek to support users and find innovative ways to exploit these tools for good.

The M25 Consortium’s role in bringing together academic libraries across the region to share experience, enable peer support and learning, develop staff expertise and collaborate on services and resources is more important than ever.

Inclusive, innovative and resilient
The M25 Consortium Strategy 2026-2029 provides a clear direction for the Consortium over the next three years.  It outlines our Mission, Vision and Values, and sets out the underpinning themes and priorities we will focus on for the benefit of all member libraries.

At its heart is a commitment to engendering an inclusive, innovative and resilient community, vital to the long-term sustainability of the library and information sector and its support of learning and research.

This strategy has been created by the Steering Group of the M25 Consortium, using feedback from a consultation with members, and was presented for approval by the membership at the 2026 AGM.

The plan sets out four strategic themes:

  • Engagement and Inclusion: we will create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all members feel engaged, represented, respected and valued
  • Partnership and Collaboration: we will form trusted alliances to enable an exchange of ideas, align resources and build productive relationships within the library and information community
  • Resilience and Sustainability: we will integrate resilience and sustainability into our operations, infrastructure and service provision and support our members to do the same
  • Talent and Innovation: we will foster a culture of continuous learning to support varied career pathways, empower members to reach their full potential, and align individual growth with institutional requirements

Read the priorities for each of our themes and download the full Strategic Plan 2026-2029 

Before 1 August 2026, you can read or download our current strategic plan here: Strategic Plan 2023-26