OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

OUR MISSION

A dynamic partner in the instructional process, the Library supports and enhances teaching, learning, and research for all members of the college community by promoting scholarship, fostering intellectual autonomy, and encouraging lifelong academic and personal achievement.

OUR VISION

The Library provides a robust user-centered environment for teaching and learning, and actively supports the educational mission of the College through our collections, instruction, and services, both on campus and online.

OUR CORE VALUES

Library staff strive to uphold these guiding principles as we carry out our mission and envision our future:

• Intellectual Freedom,
  by facilitating free, equitable, and confidential access to information to meet the diverse needs and interests of our users.
• Excellence,
  by developing high quality collections, resources, services, and facilities in support of the academic mission of the College.
• Professionalism,
  by practicing competence, resourcefulness, and respect in the services and programs that we offer.
• Innovation,
  by embracing emerging technologies and resources to support collaboration, creation, intellectual curiosity, and academic growth.