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. 2/2005
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