School libraries are an integral part of the Finnish education system. Modern school libraries encourage independent research and self-directed learning, a basis for acquiring skills needed in the future.
The Finnish School Library Association
- offers teachers, teacher librarians, principals, parents and students the forum to change ideas and experiences about developing and improving school libraries and school librarianship
- nominates the school librarian of the year
- takes up the opportunities of school libraries to support the curriculum and to enrich learning and teaching
- provides information about local, national and international school library projects and developments
- arranges study trips to outstanding school libraries
- aspires to influence the national school legislation and school authorities to strenghten the status of school libraries in Finland
- participates in the activities of international school library organisations