The mission of the WVU Libraries is to collect, preserve, and provide access to information that enables learning and the advancement of knowledge and to actively participate as a partner in WVU’s high quality education.
Vision
The WVU Libraries are intellectual, cultural, and social centers that support the University’s goal to attain national research prominence; the Libraries also serve as an essential information resource for the people of West Virginia.
To excel in these roles, we seek to:
- Identify, evaluate and develop collections in a variety of formats that meet the needs of our users
- Promote discovery by applying technology and research to enrich services and to provide access to our collections
- Strive for consistently high standards to ensure quality education and service
- Act with courtesy, professionalism, and integrity
- Create and maintain inspiring physical environments
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment
- Build an atmosphere of trust and intellectual freedom
- Support the right to privacy
