Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Loyola Marymount University is a Roman Catholic institution, which, in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, emphasizes the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
The Loyola Marymount University Library supports the university's mission by working with other campus groups to fulfill the information needs of the university community. We create a collaborative environment that supports the educational, instructional and cultural needs of the community by providing quality and personalized services, appropriate scholarly collections and equitable access to library resources. We affirm our mission through each policy and service as we assist the members of our community in gaining knowledge and developing skills in order to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.
The Library achieves its mission by:
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Adhering to national standards and practices of librarianship, ensuring freedom of information and the right to privacy.
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Developing and preserving collections that support the curriculum and research interests of the University's faculty and students including the university's historical archives and special collections.
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Organizing convenient and seamless access to print, electronic, and other resources to facilitate research and expand scholarship.
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Evaluating and monitoring library services, resources, and facilities to ensure that they respond to the changing needs and demands of students and faculty.
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Educating the members of the community in the effective use and evaluation of information resources and technologies through reference and information literacy instruction, providing a foundation for life-long learning.
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Providing a comfortable and inviting physical and networked environment that is conducive to individual and collaborative learning, study, research, and social interaction.
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Attracting, developing, and supporting a capable and diverse staff to effectively provide and manage the Library's resources, services, and programs.
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Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with the faculty, administration, staff and students of the university and with the broader community served by the library.
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Cooperating regionally, nationally and internationally with other libraries and consortia to acquire and share collections and resources with the scholarly community.
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Serving as a resource for information on Catholicism and spirituality in the region.