Introduction

As the primary bibliographic and information resource for the curriculum of the University, the library emphasizes rapid access to needed materials and information. The library actively promotes the immediate availability of textual, numeric, and visual resources. In its collections, information resources, instruction, and other services, the library's emphasis is on delivering support for the curriculum and programs of Institute. Access to the library collections is enhanced by end-user and librarian-mediated access to a variety of electronic information resources. The library actively promotes the principle of equal access to intellectual resources regardless of format for all constituencies in the campus community. The library strives to provide access to information appropriate to each college discipline, along with needed user instruction and support.

As an essential teaching and research laboratory, the library emphasizes instruction, reference services, on site and remote access to information in print and electronic formats, development of information literacy, and management of collections. The library provides resources and support for the University's major functions--teaching, research, creative activity, and community service. The library is located at the center of the institute.

Mission

The Library supports the academic programs of M.P.V. through instruction, collections, technology and services which enable students and faculty to access recorded knowledge and information resources. This support empowers our constituencies to develop the information and technological competencies necessary to achieve their educational, research and professional goals; succeed in the workforce; apply lifelong learning skills; and participate in a diverse society.

VISION:

The Library will strive for excellence in support for the learning, teaching and research mission of the university by :

· Providing a student-centered learning environment that delivers information and services to its users where and when they need it;

· Promoting creative and critical thinking through information literacy;

· Empowering users to locate, evaluate and use information available in a variety of innovative and traditional formats;

· Developing and maintaining collections in support of the academic pursuits of the university;

· Establishing itself as a leader in information management;

· Fostering a work-place culture where library staff are valued for their knowledge and contributions and are both forward-looking and responsible to the university's needs in the rapidly changing information environment; and

· Developing partnerships within and beyond the university.

Values

In order to ensure the success of our mission, we, the personnel of the M.P.V., practice these values.

We deliver quality service to our patrons through ...

• Using our skills and resources innovatory to meet the needs of our diverse community
• Providing information and knowledge in many formats
• Protecting intellectual freedom
• Promoting information competence
• Providing an environment conducive to learning.

We achieve teamwork through ...

• Respecting one another as individuals
• Exercising good judgment, practicing responsible behavior and accepting accountability
• Contributing, cooperating and communicating to meet Library goals.