Section 2: The Library's Mission Statement
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
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Staff Manual 4th revision: July 2004