The mission of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Library is to cultivate student success, information competency and lifelong learning by providing quality services and programs to ensure equitable access to information resources for Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s diverse community.​
Vision
- To expand our service area in order to respond to the ever-increasing student requests for additional computers, study rooms, study space, and data ports.
- To provide Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty on- and off-campus access to comprehensive information resources that support their educational and intellectual growth.
- Streamline the physical structure of the library to meet the changing needs of users
Goals
- Provide a pleasant, user-oriented learning environment for on-site users and the technical infrastructure and online environment, resources and services for both distance learning and campus communities.
- Strive for a balanced, current, and relevant collection of resources in both traditional and electronic formats that provide professional, academic and career-oriented information to meet the changing needs of a diverse community.
- Present a library governance system that provides reliable information and, as appropriate, involves the faculty and students in the decision-making process.
- Initiate, enhance, and improve new and traditional user services.
- Offer a multifaceted instructional program to provide Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and other library users with life-long learning, informational skills and competencies to assist them in their pursuit of successful careers, productive citizenship, and a satisfying quality of life.
- Support the instructional, information, research, and curriculum needs of the College through an effective, collaborative collection development and management program.
- Use assessment tools to improve student learning and effective teaching.
- Promote communication and collaboration within the College.
- Provide a competent, skilled staff dedicated to meeting user needs by encouraging and providing opportunities for professional training and development.
- Strive to provide the leading edge technology that supports the academic community and enhances the library operation including the Circulation Desk, Reference Desk, Reserves, and Collections.