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MISSION, VISION, VALUES

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Mission, Vision, Values

Strategic Plan

Mission

The Library provides a gateway to intellectual discovery in support of the university’s missions of education, research and service.

Vision

We envision a library . . .

Receptive to the information needs of the university community
Rich in resources
Inviting, accessible and user-centered
Dedicated to developing a professional staff in a genuinely collaborative work environment
Innovative in adapting new technologies that empower its users
Diligent in developing partnerships within and outside the organization

Values

Collaboration: We foster teamwork, cooperation and respect across departments and employee ranks in order to advance the interests of the organization as a whole.
Communication: We value an open and respectful exchange of ideas in order to resolve conflicts and encourage staff to transcend traditional lines of responsibility.
Professionalism: We believe in lifelong learning, commitment to excellence in all our services and programs, accountability, a consistent work ethic that fosters mutual respect, and a clear vision toward a common purpose.
Leadership: We will be leaders in bringing information and people together. We will be leaders in providing quality services to our campus community and within a dynamic life-long learning environment.
User-Centered Service: We are committed to developing and delivering services and programs that effectively meet user needs. We treat our users with respect, and we encourage them to share with us their opinions, suggestions and advice.
Diversity: We value diversity of cultures, opinions, and ideas as essential components of our environment. We affirm the essential equality of everyone on the staff.

Stony Brook University Libraries
Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300
631.632.7100 (t), 631.632.7116 (fax)

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