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 research for scholarly purposes and the pursuit of life-long learning.

• Objective 1: Continue to promote the Library Instruction Program.
• Objective 2: Collaborate with academic departments to integrate information literacy activities into the curriculum.
• Objective 3: Regularly review and adjust the Information Literacy Assessment Plan to measure the impact of library instruction on student learning and to improve the delivery of instruction.
• Objective 4: Conduct an ongoing cycle of assessment for continuous improvement

Goal 3

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

• Objective 1: Sustain the campus library learning environment by continuously evaluating and expanding services.
• Objective 2: Provide anytime/anywhere access to sources of information outside the immediate collection.
• Objective 3: Provide technology that supports productivity, efficiency, and information seeking behaviors.

Goal 4

Create a friendly, safe and supportive environment with trained staff and state-of-the-art 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: Regularly add and upgrade equipment and facilities to support changing curricular and student needs.