The Commons is a social change library. We collect, curate and distribute the key learnings and resources of progressive movements.Do you want to change the world for the better? Commons Library is an online library for social change - Making activism smarter & stronger.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The library provides over 1000 educational resources on topics such as campaign strategy, community organizing, justice and diversity, and creative activism, which are crucial for addressing various societal issues[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Resources like those on measuring impact and evaluating initiatives help organizations understand and improve their work, leading to better outcomes for the communities they serve[2][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The library supports activists and organizations in making informed, effective changes through its guides on impact assessment, community engagement, and strategic planning[2][5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: By offering tools and frameworks for social change, the library helps in building more inclusive, equitable, and just communities, which directly contributes to community well-being[1][2].