What are the Library's mission and value statements?

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Our Mission (Why we exist)

We foster creativity, innovation, and scholarship in the TCU community with quality resources, inspiring spaces, and exceptional support.

Our Vision (Where we are heading)

We will support the scholarship and research of the institution at all levels as it grows with our committed levels of excellence.

Core Values

ACCESS

We value the ability of all to acquire, use, and build upon accurate, reliable, and relevant information, and to access welcoming spaces that foster creativity.

ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

We value helping the TCU community succeed while they continue to learn, critically think, and seek information beyond the educational environment.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

We value expertise, respect, kindness, and the dignity of each individual as we deliver high-quality assistance to our students and others in our community.

INVESTED STAFF

We value curiosity, passion, professionalism, pride, stewardship, and engagement in the life of the TCU community.

CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY

We value inclusion and will continue to build a library for all, with collections, services, and spaces reflecting the full array of human experience and the potential of every individual.

Core Strategies

STAFF INVESTMENT

We commit to develop and grow the staff as we support the university.

COLLECTIONS

We will enhance and adapt our spaces as a creative and innovative hub.

LIBRARY AS PLACE

We will collect, preserve, and provide access to valuable resources, increasing the scholarly profile of the university.

INFORMATION & DIGITAL LITERACY

We will help guide the TCU community in innovation and ethical use of information and new technologies.

RESEARCH ADVOCACY

We will align with and advocate for the growth of the research culture of the university as a critical partner.

  • Last Updated Aug 06, 2025
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  • Answered By Derek Reece

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