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LIBRARY | MISSION

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MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES LIBRARY

TCU MISSION
To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

OUR VISION
To be a world-class, values-centered university.

CORE VALUES
TCU values academic achievement, personal freedom and integrity, the dignity and respect of the individual and a heritage
of inclusiveness, tolerance and service.

TCU MARY COUTS BURNETT LIBRARY MISSION
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

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