Vision & Mission Statements

Vision Statement

As the academic heart of campus, the University Libraries (UL), advances teaching, learning, research, collaboration, and discovery to empower a diverse community of users to contribute to the public good. The UL aspires to provide anytime, anywhere access to resources, collections, services, and expertise.

Mission Statement

The University Libraries will contribute to student success and support teaching, learning and research by

• providing access to resources, services, collections, and expertise;
• creating innovative services and collaborative learning environments; and
• fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community.
   

Strategic Objectives

1. Investigate, understand, and respond to the needs of users and stakeholders to improve teaching, resources, services, collections, and processes.
2. Integrate resources, collections, services and expertise in courses, programs, campus activities, and community activities.
3. Communicate the effectiveness of the UL to show our value.
    

Strategic Goals for the 2024-25 Academic Year

1. Improve discoverability of resources, services, collections and expertise.
2. Develop new partnerships to support teaching, learning and research.
3. Increase student academic success by offering intentional support services.