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Mission, Vision, & Goals

Mission

Columbus State University Libraries support the University's curricular, research, cultural and community service objectives by providing resources, instruction and other services that promote and enrich intellectual and personal growth and scholarship.

Vision Statement

• The Libraries will be a vital and essential component of university life at CSU. The Libraries' faculty and staff will work diligently to promote library resources and services in order to realize the Libraries' full potential as the premier campus information resource.
  
  
• The Libraries will enrich the lives of Columbus State University students, faculty and staff by heightening their awareness, understanding and appreciation of the information universe and facilitating their usage of information. The Libraries will focus on being Teaching Libraries, cultivating information literacy skills and competencies that are essential for success in college and for life-long learning.
  
  
• The Libraries will serve as the intellectual hub of the campus, offering quality services, programming and collections to meet the diverse needs of the CSU community. The library buildings will be inviting, safe and welcoming to users and will serve as an academic sanctuary for the campus.
  
  
• The Libraries will provide technological resources to facilitate information access and delivery. Guidance and consultation in the selection and usage of teaching and learning technologies will be offered across campus through the Library's Instructional Technology Services Department.
  
  
• The Libraries will be user-centered, anticipating the long-term needs of users and making appropriate plans for meeting those needs in accordance with University priorities.
  
  
• The Libraries will appreciate the contributions of their employees by encouraging participation of their faculty and staff in library and campus activities and providing opportunities for professional and staff development.
  
  
• The Libraries will participate in collaborative efforts and will promote collaborations between individuals and agencies on and off campus.
  
  
• The Libraries will strive to be the best they can be, engaging in self-study and always looking for creative innovative approaches to challenges and opportunities. The Libraries will aim to be models of excellence for peer urban academic libraries.
  
  

Goals

Goal 1

Contribute to the enhancement of student learning by providing library/information resources, instruction, technology and staff in support of the University's curricular objectives.

Objectives

1. Embrace the teaching library model, making information literacy instruction a high priority within the library and across campus.
2. Improve the libraries' collections.
3. Improve library services to users.
4. Provide opportunities for staff development to ensure a high level of service and competency.
5. Enhance instructional technology for the entire campus.

Goal 2

Improve upon the library as a place in order to make it a vital, dynamic center for learning.

Objectives

1. Plan for new library facilities.
2. Improve the ambiance and functionality of the libraries.
3. Increase special programming to make the library the intellectual and cultural hub of the campus.
4. Update and enhance technology within the libraries.

Goal 3

Improve and increase outreach activities in order to heighten awareness and appreciation of the libraries' role and value in the academic life of the university.

Objectives

1. Publicize the library to campus entities.
2. Promote the library within the community, the region and the nation.
3. Participate in collaborative ventures.

Goal 4

Focus on quality in all endeavors to ensure excellence.

Objectives

1. Make planning a part of every effort.
2. Making assessment a part of every effort.
3. Strive to be a model of excellence.