Mission Statement
Murphy Library selects, maintains, enhances, promotes, and makes accessible the necessary information, materials, and research resources to support the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's dynamic programs of teaching, research, and public service. Murphy Library also serves the larger community as a regional information center and research facility, within the limits of the library's resources and its primary commitment to the university community.
VALUES STATEMENT
To fulfill the Library’s mission, the Library Director, Library Department and staff uphold the following values:
People
We value library users and are committed to providing a consistently high level of services to all: students, faculty, staff, and community members. We believe in open communication and treating users and library colleagues with courtesy and respect. We respect the confidentiality of users’ information requests and library records.
Access
We provide the greatest access possible to information in various formats, in collaboration with faculty, to support the instructional and research-related fields of the university curriculum. We share library resources through interlibrary loan and cooperative ventures with other libraries. We organize collections and manage digital and physical access for ease of retrieval by a diverse group of on and off campus users.
Inquiry
As a teaching library, we promote critical thinking and exploration by teaching students, and other users, information literacy skills for university work and lifelong learning. We treasure the ideals of free speech and unfettered inquiry.
Diversity
We support an understanding and appreciation of diversity through collections and information access, services, the instruction program and staff.
Innovation
We embrace an environment of continuous change leading to new and improved library technologies, products and services.
Stewardship
We utilize funding responsibly and seek cooperative arrangements with other libraries to maximize the benefits for library users. We maintain our collections, a secure facility, and a healthful environment for current and future users. We preserve the local cultural heritage by collecting regional materials.
updated 2/2005