Mission, Values and Strategic Plan
Our vision: an information-empowered world
Mission
We are a knowledge catalyst.
We spark inquiry, discovery,
collaboration, creation
and the dissemination of knowledge.
We welcome everyone,
wherever they are
on their educational journey.
Values
Include • Empower • Connect • Learn • Inspire
Our values define our interactions within the Libraries
and radiate outwardly.
This means that we foster a culture that
compassionately and authentically
embodies our values in all aspects of our work.
Reinforcing the CU Boulder commitment to being
a “leader in addressing the humanitarian, social, and technological challenges of the 21st century,”
the CU Boulder Libraries empower knowledge, discovery, and creation.
Our objectives for 2023 – 2026:
Engage
our global and statewide communities to celebrate and preserve cultural heritage
Empower
the complete student, engaged citizen and lifelong learner
Seamlessly
Connect
people with the highest quality information and expertise
Establish & sustain
an inclusive library that fosters growth and belonging
Create
inspiring
spaces