These groups consider and shape the strategic agenda for academic and research libraries on behalf of the community. Group members are drawn from SCONUL member institutions and calls for new members happen regularly - sign up to our mailing list here sconul@sconul.ac.uk to hear about the latest opportunities.

We have three types of working groups. Our strategy groups lead on the major areas of challenge and opportunity for members identified in our strategy and commission research and run projects to explore these.  Our standing groups are focused on working closely with the community to develop responses to particular areas for sector development, and our Task and Finish Groups take an agile approach to pressing sector challenges.

Working with the Board, our groups are leading on many of the major challenges and opportunities facing the community including driving the changes we need to see on sustainability; on equality, diversity and inclusion; and on greater collaboration. They are exploring and articulating a positive vision for the future of libraries including how AI can be harnessed for the benefit of our users; how new technologies enable us to support our communities in new ways driven by modern pedagogical insights; and how we might support and develop the diverse, agile library workforce to deliver this positive future.

They are also supporting the community through the development of new services such as an organisational development base for libraries; a technology survey to support procurement decision-making; and CPD opportunities for staff.