Haverford College Libraries

**Mission** The Haverford College Libraries are a hub of intellectual and creative activity that advances the teaching, research, and learning of the campus community. Aligned with the College's mission, we empower critical and ethical engagement with information through inclusive, responsive services that foster academic excellence and personal growth. **Vision** The Haverford College Libraries strive to be collaborative partners in teaching, learning, research, and creative expression. Grounded in an unwavering commitment to exemplary service, we aim to be a vibrant hub of intellectual inquiry where community flourishes, ideas converge, and discovery and innovation thrive. **Values** We accord equal importance to each of the six values presented here. - **Collaboration:** We cultivate trust in order to build sustained, intentional, and ethical partnerships which enhance our impact and accomplish our strategic goals. - **Creativity:** We foster an environment that values experimentation, exploration, and reflection in order to realize new and creative pathways. - **Human-centered:** We see and respect the whole person, provide accessible services, collections, and spaces for the present and future, and promote integrity, engagement, and growth for all. - **Inclusion and Belonging:** We embrace the rich diversity of our campus community by creating spaces and services where everyone is welcome, and we reflect many ways of knowing in our collections. - **Openness and Access:** We support everyone’s right to freely access information, advocate for the transparent and wide dissemination of ideas and knowledge, and support open inquiry and intellectual freedom. - **Stewardship:** We create sustainable practices for our work and ensure the long-term preservation of our collections and resources.