Due to the development of Internet and information technology, the library environment has been dramatically changed in the recent year and will continue to experience rapid and substantial change. This paper started with the introduction of "Guidelines for legislation for national library services" by the IFLA, then illustrated the activities of NCLIS, in the USA and the National Library Board in Singapore. After comparing the difference among the vision from different countries, this author stressed the importance of Suggestions were made for the future strategic planning.