Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library: Mission & Values

Mission Statement

Revised 1/31/07

Our mission is to enhance the learning experience for our students by providing appropriate resources and technologies to stimulate their intellectual growth, initiate a successful career path, and develop leadership skills. Working in collaboration with faculty we support the needs of the curriculum. We strive to teach students information literacy skills needed for lifelong critical thinking and learning.

Values Statement

Updated 12/06

1. The Library staff recognizes the importance of providing services to all students, faculty and staff.
2. We promote open access to information and ideas and recognize the users right to privacy.
3. We value a collection of materials, information resources, and services that will support the curriculum and teaching needs of the faculty
4. We are committed to advancing information literacy skills by providing instruction and resources that meet the needs of our students.
5. We value cooperation with the academic departments, divisions, and other offices to achieve common goals for the good of the College.
6. We keep pace with emerging technologies and resources and integrate them into our services and programs
7. We plan for library success through the development and assessment of clearly defined goals, objectives, and strategies.
8. We value a collegial atmosphere that allows input and discussion among all library staff.
9. We encourage the professional growth of all library staff through training and other opportunities.
10. We value providing an environment that is safe, inviting, attractive and conducive to study and learning