Core Values

In all of our interactions, we are guided by these values

KNOWLEDGE

To encourage the process of learning
To celebrate truth-seeking through discourse and investigation
To anticipate and contribute to scholarly inquiry
To promote the library as both real and virtual extended classroom
To embrace the role as collectors and custodians of intellectual records

SERVICE

To offer an environment that supports creativity, flexibility, and collaboration
To emphasize that each user of the Library is unique and important
To resolve to meet the changing needs of the library and its users
To maintain a comfortable, welcoming, and safe place of study, research, and interaction

QUALITY

To achieve excellence
To seek out the best people and resources for work
To support individual growth and faculty development
To work diligently to exceed the expectations of services rendered

INTEGRITY

To relate to each other with honesty and candour
To adhere to the principles of fairness, justice, and equality in the workplace
To promote the highest standards of professionalism, including open and equitable access to information.
To demonstrate a strong work ethic, taken responsibility for actions and commitments

RESPECT

To treat all staff and student with equal consideration and courtesy
     To encourage differences in perspective, opinions, and ideas
       To provide an environment that is inclusive and diverse

COMMUNICATION

To engage in open and honest communication at all levels
To recognize the importance of Library-wide participation
To reach out to all segment of the user community
To share information and solicit opinions about decisions that affect the success of the Library