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Mission
Central University Libraries actively supports the University mission of high quality instruction, research and service. We serve students, faculty, staff, and others affiliated with SMU by building collections, organizing information, providing research assistance and user instruction, and preserving and exhibiting library materials. We provide outstanding professional assistance for accessing a variety of resources in an environment that respects academic freedom and encourages open inquiry. We offer a setting that enhances research and learning and promotes a sense of community.
Vision
Central University Libraries will be one of the nation’s outstanding private university library systems. CUL will therefore be:
- Responsive to the traditional and changing academic needs of the students, faculty and staff of the University;
- Diligent in continuing to build its many significant collections;
- Cooperative with University departments and other libraries in expanding available resources;
- Conscientious in its preservation, conservation and presentation of materials;
- Committed to providing an accessible, attractive, comfortable and safe environment where people can read, reflect, research and explore ideas;
- Dedicated to recruiting, retaining and developing highly professional and motivated staff;
- Innovative in its organization of and access to a variety of physical and electronic resources;
- Focused on being a point of entry to the ever-expanding world of knowledge, thought and culture.
Staff Values
- We value all members of the SMU community and the contributions they make to the teaching, research and learning environment.
- We value an environment of integrity, trust, diversity, open communication, and respect that fosters collaboration, creativity and learning.
- We value intellectual freedom and support its role in academic research and education.
- We value the unique quality of our collections and our ability to provide access to the world’s information resources.
- We value our role in preserving and maintaining the SMU collections for future use.
- We value our collective knowledge, experience and skills to provide quality services in a professional manner.
- We value our innovative use of technology.
- We value the Central University Libraries as a place that provides a cultural and intellectual center for study, research, work, and life-long learning.
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