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UTSA Library Strategic Plan

Library Strategic Plan*

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Mission Statement

The advancement of knowledge is the Library's driving purpose. The role of the Library as the leading provider of information services to the UTSA community is essential to institutional success. Combining traditional and forward-focused strategies to cultivate personal enrichment and academic growth, the Library is the University's gateway to a rich, evolving suite of information resources.

Vision Statement

To be the intellectual center of a premier research university and its broader community, delivering excellent and innovative services, instruction, collections, and technology conducive to the advancement of knowledge and student success in a welcoming, collaborative, and user-centered environment.

Core Values

We value intellectual freedom and provide access to expressions of all intellectual ideas.

We value excellent service. We are committed to providing the University and our community with service that is consistently innovative, responsive, and that exceeds expectations.

We value an atmosphere that fosters respect, trust, integrity, a positive outlook, and cohesive relationships. We provide equal opportunities for success.

We value learning and education that promote the mission and vision of the Library.

We value the diversity of people and inclusiveness. We understand, accept, and respect differences and communicate with openness and sensitivity.

We value collaboration. We support collaborative efforts and partnerships in the library and university communities at local, statewide, and national levels.