The FUN advances cooperation between university libraries, encourages university libraries to experiment with new modes of operation, makes statements, motions and initiatives, conducts surveys and nominates joint representatives for different organs.
The FUN assembles at least twice a year. The executive committee prepares the meetings of the FUN. In addition, the executive committee represents the FUN in negotiations/discussions conducted with interest groups, appoints FUN representatives when needed, makes statements, organises seminars and training, appoints working groups and gives information about the operations of the FUN.