People will have fast, easy access to regional, state, and worldwide information resources through Southwest Florida libraries.

Through the power of cooperation, SWFLN helps member libraries deliver better, faster service. It is our mission to provide library members with cost-effective sharing of library materials, staff training and education, and to help libraries make well-informed technology decisions.

The Southwest Florida Library Network enhances and promotes library services in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Monroe counties by:

• encouraging interlibrary cooperation among all libraries in the service area, including materials, facilities, and local experts;
• assisting the members with training and education needs to keep informed and current;
• maintaining and facilitating the updating of records into the OCLC international database, thus promoting the interlibrary loaning of materials;
• promoting professional relations and growth among library and information personnel; and
• monitoring trends and demonstrating emerging technologies.