Vision, Mission and Values

As Idaho's leading research library, we present the best of Idaho to the world and bring the best of the world to our university. Progressive, professional stewardship guides the growth of research collections to promote the pursuit of knowledge in the finest tradition of academic and intellectual freedom.

To ensure the success of the University's teaching, scholarship, and research roles, the library:

• Collaborates with university and external partners in selecting, acquiring, analyzing, and evaluating information resources to create access to history and knowledge in areas relevant to the university's role and mission;
• Provides the instruction and expertise needed to find, evaluate, and use resources effectively for teaching and learning, scholarship and creative activity, and outreach and engagement; and
• Maintains physical facilities and online platforms to support a variety of learning styles and user needs.

Access

We provide and promote open and equitable access to information resources and library facilities.

Diversity

We value the diversity of our stakeholders. We reflect this in our services and collections. We support the examination of all ideas and perspectives.

Intellectual Freedom

As a socially healthy and welcoming academic community, we value intellectual freedom. The passions for knowledge, innovation, and creativity are allowed to flourish. This value extends to our selection of resources that reflect a variety of viewpoints, resists efforts to censor library materials, and provides an environment that ensures privacy and confidentiality.

Positive Work Environment

Through mutual respect, cooperation, and professionalism, we promote a work environment that is safe, supportive, and respectful for all employees.

Scholarship

We value our participation in scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our collections, services, and technologies are chosen to offer opportunities for intellectual engagement and deeper learning.

Service

We value high quality service to all our stakeholders. This includes each other as well as all library users. We strive for excellence in our service by continuously maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills.