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The article discusses special libraries, which are libraries that specialize in specific subject matters, and focuses on ways to communicate the worth of these institutions. Reports on the value of special libraries from the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) are discussed. Other topics discussed include the return on investment (ROI) of health libraries in Australia and library users' thoughts on the effectiveness of the libraries.

The article presents the debut entry of the journal's column dedicated to the administrative concerns of special libraries. Questions are raised discussing the definition and significance of special libraries as institutions as of 2013. Commentary is offered addressing the proposed scope of the column for future issues. A brief history of the special library movement is given along with identification of its particular administrative challenges.