In June 2025, the LiRN Board of Directors came together for a strategic planning retreat to reflect on our organization’s purpose, values, and future direction. This collaborative session marked a pivotal moment in shaping the next chapter of LiRN’s evolution. Together, we developed a renewed vision and mission that will guide our work and reaffirm our commitment to advancing legal information services across Ontario.
Vision
To advance knowledge and access to justice across Ontario through innovative and collaborative legal information services.
Mission
LiRN empowers Ontario’s courthouse libraries. We collaborate to deliver responsive, high-value services that support legal professionals and the public.
Building on this foundation, the Board affirmed four strategic priorities that will shape our goals and initiatives over the coming years:
- LiRN is focused on the needs of courthouse library users, both now and in the future.
- LiRN supports libraries and librarians.
- LiRN collaborates to provide legal information and library service, prioritizing excellent and equitable service.
- LiRN makes evidence-based decisions.
This strategic plan is currently in draft form and will continue to evolve as we refine our language and implementation approach. The finalized plan, along with detailed implementation strategies, will be formally launched in Fall 2025. We look forward to sharing the full plan and working together with our partners and stakeholders to bring this vision to life.
Read more about our current and upcoming strategic plan here.