The Strategic Long-Range Plan File includes materials on members planning meetings (1985), division and unit plans (1984-88), surveys (1980, 1985, 1989), planning committee (1986-90), priority areas (1986-89), environmental scans (1985, 1988-90), summer meetings (1986, 1988), goals and strategies (1985-88), action inventories (1987-90), observations and strategies (1989-90), planning documents, drafts, and correspondence.

The Strategic Long-Range Plan was developed by the American Library Association through membership surveys and planning meetings to focus on long-range priorities and goals on issues expressed by membership.