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.
Our Vision for 2013
The Library is a dynamic and innovative
partner in fostering a transformative and rigorous educational experience at
Loyola Marymount University. The Library is actively used by faculty, students,
staff, and the community in the course of research, learning, and cultural
exploration.
The Library as Bridge
The Library bridges disciplines and departments to
contribute to learning outcomes. Through a robust liaison program with academic
departments, the Library connects faculty with Library services and resources and
promotes the integration of information literacy instruction throughout the
curricula. The Library also partners with
Information Technology and other campus service providers to provide integrated
academic support services for the University community. The Library
fosters intellectual and cultural collaborations throughout LMU and the broader
scholarly community, and among our library peers. The Library engages in outreach strategies to expand local community
awareness of its resources, services, and programming.
The Library as Gateway
The Library provides a portal to rich collections in a
variety of formats and representing diverse topics and perspectives, in support
of LMU’s mission of the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole
person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice. The Library develops
and maintains both physical and electronic collections, supporting the diverse
needs and preferences of users both on and off campus. The Library creates and
preserves digital collections to expand the visibility and availability of our
collections, and the Department of Archives and Special Collections provides
enhanced access to rare and archival materials. The Library partners with other
institutions to share resources and participate in cooperative initiatives.
The Library as Agora
The William H. Hannon Library, as the heart
of the campus, serves as a central marketplace for the acquisition of knowledge
and the exchange of ideas. The Library provides a variety of inviting spaces
for individual and collaborative study, intellectual and creative discovery,
and educational and cultural programming. The Library accommodates the diverse
needs and schedules of students through extended hours of operation. An
Information Commons integrates current and emerging information technologies
with information resources and services, while state-of-the-art classrooms facilitate
effective information literacy instruction.
The Library as Enterprise
The Library maximizes its effectiveness
through learning-centered operations informed by best practices. The Library recruits,
develops, and retains talented and dedicated personnel who explore innovative
ideas and new technologies and apply them toward services that are more usable,
accessible, and relevant to our community. Library personnel operate within a
culture of evidence, regularly assessing services, collections, and operations to
identify successes and opportunities for improvement.