University of Maryland Libraries

**About** **Welcome to the University Libraries at the University of Maryland.** Serving the state's flagship, land-grant institution, the University Libraries are your libraries. Our faculty and staff are here to help you access and advance the full range of human knowledge and explore your very own fearless ideas to address today's grand challenges. **Overview** **Our Mission** For scholars across the globe, we steward and provide access to diverse collections and preserve the knowledge and history of the university. In the Libraries’ physical and virtual learning spaces, we offer inclusive services and innovative technologies for learning, study, and collaboration. Our teaching programs enhance information literacy skills and lifelong learning, and our extensive outreach activities strengthen the university’s public service mission. **Our Vision** We at the UMD Libraries are recognized leaders in the design of innovative, user-centered programs, services, and spaces. Acting on our core values, we fully leverage our expertise and collections, our commitment to inclusivity, and strategic partnerships to advance the university community’s highest educational and research aspirations.