Mission

The University Library supports inquiry and learning at the university and for the people of North Carolina. Library collections, services, staff, and facilities further the university's mission. The library provides leadership in the development of scholarly communication systems and in the application of information technology to teaching, research and learning.

Vision

The University Library:

• Builds and preserves collections;
• Connects people with information and knowledge in and beyond the library's collections;
• Serves as an intellectual commons;
• Leads on campus and in the profession.

Values

The staff and administration of the University Library:

• strive for excellence in fulfilling the library's mission;
• make user-centered decisions;
• invest proudly in employees;
• strive to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration;
• encourage vision and innovation;
• exercise leadership;
• take intelligent risk;
• deploy advanced technologies;
• and maximize the capability of our resources.