LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

The SUNY Orange Library strives to meet the scholarly and educational needs of the college community by providing access to quality information resources, instruction and services.

 

Goal 1

The library resources shall support the curricula of the College, provide the basis for a well-rounded liberal education, and meet the research needs of the college community.

 

Objective 1:   Identify, select and acquire library materials to meet student and curricular needs.

Objective 2: Evaluate and replace materials within the collection.

 

Goal 2

Provide an effective program of Library Instruction where students will learn the methods and processes necessary to effectively carry out scholarly research.

 

Objective 1: Continue to expand and adapt the Library Instruction Program to include information literacy core competencies.

Objective 2: Collaborate with academic departments to design assignments that allow students to develop information literacy competencies throughout their academic career.

Objective 3: Develop an Information Literacy Assessment Plan to measure the impact of library instruction on student learning and to improve the delivery of instruction.

Objective 4: Guided by the plan, conduct an ongoing cycle of assessment for continuous improvement

 

Goal 3

Provide timely access to a full-range of information materials and resources.

 

Objective 1: Sustain the Information Commons environment by continuously evaluating and expanding services.

Objective 2: Provide anytime/anywhere access to sources of information outside the immediate collection.

Objective 3: Provide timely access to technology that supports productivity, efficiency, and information seeking behaviors.

 

Goal 4

Create a friendly, safe and supportive environment with trained staff and sufficient equipment and facilities to support the research process.

 

Objective 1: Provide an adequate number of trained staff at public service points within the Library.

Objective 2: Continuously add and upgrade equipment and facilities to support changing curricular and student needs.