Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement:

To provide intellectual resources, innovative technology tools, and an inspiring physical and virtual environment to serve TCU’s diverse community of learners, supported by approachable and resourceful staff.

Vision Statement:

To enhance the university experience by creating a world-class library that facilitates exploration and scholarship.

Core Values:

• Service - excellence, inclusiveness, and dedication in serving our diverse stakeholders
• Integrity - adherence to principles, attentive to ethical considerations, and respectful of confidentiality
• Access - Optimal, uncensored, and equitable access--whether independent or facilitated--to worldwide information and services
• Innovation - novel, flexible, and creative approaches to services, technologies, and resources
• Teamwork - superior results through cooperation and mutual respect
• Environment - comfortable, safe, and convenient spaces conducive to study, work, teaching, and research
• Scholarship - knowledge management, promotion of information literacy, and support for intellectual endeavor
• Resource sharing - expanded opportunities through collaboration with internal and external partners

TCU Library Strategic Plan 2009-2012

Reviewed 9/02/2009

Reviewed by Tracy Hull

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