University of Connecticut | University of Connecticut Libraries Vision Statement
In 2010, the University of Connecticut Libraries will be a client-centered, future-oriented organization offering
- Attractive learning environments and services enabling faculty and student success.
- A coherent and comprehensive gateway to research materials worldwide.
- Rich and diverse collections deriving from local ownership, consortial and licensed information arrangements, and links to open access materials.
- A knowledgeable, flexible, and responsive staff supported by an organization with clear channels of communication and inclusive decision-making processes.
- Leadership and expertise for the University community as scholarly communication systems are transformed.
University of Connecticut Libraries Mission Statement
The University of Connecticut Libraries provide high quality collections and information services in support of the University’s research and educational missions. The Libraries also contribute to meeting the information needs of the citizens of Connecticut and the scholarly community worldwide.
In fulfilling this mission, the Libraries select, acquire, organize, preserve, and provide access to collections in a broad range of formats; facilitate access to collections owned by other institutions; serve as a gateway and contributor to global networked information resources; provide assistance and education in information retrieval utilizing current technologies; and provide facilities conducive to learning and research.
University of Connecticut Libraries Values Statement
The University of Connecticut Libraries are governed by the core principle of excellent service to our community. In all of our activities we seek to meet or exceed our users’ expectations. We set high standards for the contribution we make to the University’s pursuit of knowledge and educational excellence.
To meet future challenges, our staff strive to be resourceful, innovative, and flexible professionals. We recognize the critical contribution each staff member makes to the effectiveness of the Libraries.
We believe that these values are central to realizing the University’s scholarly and academic aspirations and to achieving the Libraries’ vision.
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