Vision, Mission, Values, Objectives
Vision
Jefferson College Library recognizes that educated citizens who have free and open access to information are vital to the continued health of our democracy. We support the American Library Association’s commitment to libraries that “enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” We embrace our role in promoting ALA's priorities of Diversity, Equity of Access, Education and Continuous Learning, Intellectual Freedom, and 21st Century Literacy.
Mission
Jefferson College Library is committed to providing materials, services, and spaces that are necessary for Jefferson College to fulfill its mission of delivering quality learning opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their goals.
Along with the College, we strive to inspire our community to explore, develop, and engage in innovative learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment.
In alliance with the American Library Association and the Association of College and Research Libraries, we embrace intellectual freedom; we strive to protect privacy; and, we work promote and assist with the development of lifelong learning mindsets and 21st Century literacy skills.
Values
We support Jefferson College and its role in providing an environment dedicated to education, civic engagement, economic opportunities and lifelong learning. We value success, accessibility, integrity, learning, and service, and we work with the broader campus community to promote these values through our collections, services, spaces, programming, and practices.
Objectives
To accomplish our mission Jefferson College Library Staff will strive to:
Jefferson College’s Mission, Vision and Values Statement
Computer and Technology Policies