University of Chicago Library

**Welcome to the University of Chicago Library** We put Library users at the center of all we do and are here to empower you with deep and rich collections, extensive expertise, innovative programs, and diverse spaces. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive community, enhancing access to scholarly resources, advancing digital scholarship, engaging locally and globally, and excelling in a changing environment. It is our mission to work with you in the pursuit of intellectual discovery, rigorous learning, and global engagement. Whether you are on campus or working remotely, we encourage you to reach out to Library staff members to let us know how we can collaborate with you to advance and share knowledge, to innovate, and to build a better future. Wherever you are, the Library is with you. ****Mission**** In support of free inquiry and expression, the University of Chicago Library is transforming the global knowledge environment to be open, accessible, and equitable. We enable the University of Chicago and our greater community to create a better world through effective information services, a comprehensive connected collection, and a culture of innovation, respect, and partnership. ****Vision**** The University of Chicago Library is a leader in an inclusive and sustainable global knowledge environment. **Principles** A. We meet the **information needs** of the University of Chicago—both as stewards of an outstanding research collection and as leaders in open scholarship. B. We achieve our vision through **partnership**, within the University as well as externally. C. **Open** is the default for everything we do: opening scholarship for use and impact, facilitating the widest access to collections and spaces, and practicing transparency as an organization. D. We recognize **information literacy** is critical in an age of rapid technological change—for students, researchers, and staff as well as for our local community. E. We serve our users through a **culture of excellence**, by being **agile and innovative**, and by **embracing change**. F. We are a **learning organization** that develops our greatest resource, our staff. G. We foster **diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility** across our work, spaces, and collections. H. We achieve **environmental and operational sustainability** through continual review and upgrade of our processes, service portfolio, and spaces.