MSLA promotes school librarian leadership and school library programs that provide resources, instruction, and opportunities for collaboration that maximize student learning.

MSLA works to ensure every school has a school library program that is fully integrated at all grade levels across the curriculum and has a significant and measurable impact on student achievement.

MSLA provides its members with paths to school library leadership.

The organization communicates its vision to members and potential members, the educational community, and the general public.