Portland State University Library
Mission, Vision & Values
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Mission
The mission of the Portland State University Library is to promote learning and discovery and to advance research and scholarship by providing effective instruction, diverse information resources, and high quality user-centered services for an engaged Portland State community. We collaborate with the University in its mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of urban life.
Vision
As the heart of an engaged university, Portland State Library fosters intellectual exploration, the exchange of ideas, and the creation of knowledge. The Library is a leader among urban academic libraries and is essential to the success of the university's mission.
Values
Engaged with diverse communities, the Portland State Library is committed to the following values:
- Service
We provide collections and services that are user-centered, responsive, and efficient. We improve these through a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. - Scholarship
Our roles in teaching, learning, conducting, facilitating, and generating research, and creating and disseminating knowledge are vital to University scholarship. - Accessibility
The University thrives when the campus community has equitable, user-friendly access to information resources. We improve the accessibility of Library collections and are dedicated to the management, organization, and preservation of knowledge. We create environments that are inviting, respectful, comfortable, and easy to use. - Integrity
We provide high-quality collections and services and perform with honesty, openness, fairness, and professionalism. We build trust through our accountability. Intellectual freedom and protection of privacy are essential principles in our work. - Diversity
Diverse people, ideas, and perspectives enhance our experiences and understanding, and enrich the University. We reflect this appreciation in our Library's culture, services, collections, and staff. - Collaboration
We create and participate in mutually beneficial partnerships.