Mission, Vision, And Values

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MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Mission

The Mardigian Library is an inclusive place for learning and research and a catalyst for innovation, discovery, and engagement for the University of Michigan-Dearborn and partner communities.

Vision

The Mardigian Library is a campus leader for information resources, innovative services, and inclusive spaces that empower our student-centered, community-engaged university.

The Mardigian Library will:

offer exceptional service based on the information needs of University of Michigan-Dearborn students, faculty, staff;
steward safe, welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces that foster individual and collaborative learning;
inspire curiosity, support an evolving curriculum and represent diverse voices through collection management and creating programming;
partner with faculty and staff in teaching, research, collection development, and scholarly publication;
foster critical thinking, information literacy skills, academic success, and lifelong learning;
further community engagement through practice based learning, professional and community service, and the arts;
explore innovative approaches to library collections, scholarly communication, and information literacy in collaboration with students, faculty and staff.

Values

Academic Belonging
Critical Inquiry
Intellectual Freedom
Equity and Inclusion
Privacy and Confidentiality
Sustainability
Access to Information

Library Approved 6/17/2024

Did you know?

Currently enrolled students and currently employed faculty and staff are eligible for a free digital subscription to the New York Times (NYT) (some limitations apply) and Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Access requires creation of accounts for each site. Full details and setup instructions are available on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal setup pages.