Mission Statement | Library | University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo Library contributes to the achievement of the University's goals by collaborating with other members of the University community in teaching, research, learning and service.

The Library is committed to the following values:

lifelong learning
equitable access
intellectual freedom
confidentiality of access and records
communication and cooperation
continuous improvement

Client needs are primary, and the Library's goal is to create an environment for our clients to:

become more informed and knowledgeable
enhance their creative and critical skills
be inspired by intellectual curiosity

The Library's greatest resource is staff, and it is our goal to be:

guided by the mission
client-focused
empowered
innovative and flexible

The Library trains and develops staff and provides the intellectual and physical environment to:

identify the information needs of the client community
relate those needs to available resources
provide access to those resources
facilitate the productive and proficient use of those resources

Communications and Liaison Librarian
Last Updated: December 7, 2012