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The Ohio State University Libraries

Vision of Excellence

To be a world-class library system by providing outstanding resources and services.

Mission Statement

The Ohio State University Libraries are committed to meeting the diverse and changing information needs of the University's students, faculty, and staff, and to participating in resource sharing programs throughout Ohio and the world.

The Libraries' facilities, collections, services, instruction, and scholarship contribute to the University's attainment of excellence in teaching, research, and service.

To these ends, the Libraries collect, create, organize, manage, preserve, and provide access to information sources, and foster an environment conducive to academic inquiry, scholarly communication, creative achievement, and lifelong learning. (May 5, 1998)

Service Values

In addition to supporting the University's Academic Plan, The Ohio State University Libraries commits to the following service values:

Learning--Advocate learning as a primary library principle in all interactions, including support of decision making at all levels and encouragement of professional growth and development.

Meeting Needs--Assess needs and provide service and/or needed resources, accurately and in a timely manner.

Respectful Interactions--Exercise a positive attitude, appreciate differences, maintain confidentiality, and provide a supportive atmosphere for inquiry and effective dialogue/communication.

Stewardship--Acquire, preserve, and protect human and information resources and maintain physical facilities to enhance the learning environment.

Creativity--Take the initiative; be dynamic and innovative in meeting people's needs, being willing to take risks and maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Interdependence--Collaborate within and among library units, and foster partnerships and outreach to the larger community to ensure/enhance successful operation and accountability.