Welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½ Libraries! We are committed to providing an exceptional learning and research environment for our students, faculty, and staff. With our extensive collection of print and electronic resources, including books, journals, databases, and multimedia materials, we offer a wealth of knowledge across diverse subjects. Our dedicated librarians are here to assist with research inquiries, offer guidance on information literacy skills, and provide expert support for academic success. From state-of-the-art technologies to collaborative study spaces, our libraries are designed to foster exploration, critical thinking, and intellectual growth. Join us as we empower our university community through access to information, innovative services, and a vibrant hub of scholarship.
Our Vision
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Libraries will be an innovative leader among Virginia academic libraries.ÌýÌý
Our Core Purpose
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Libraries exist to inspire and empower the Â鶹´«Ã½ community to learn, grow, and create.ÌýÌý
Our Core Values
Access Ìý
We believe that the Libraries should provide free and equal access to information for all people of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community. All resources, spaces, and services we provide should be equitably accessible to all library users.
Equity of Opportunity Ìý
We believe in the fundamental right and ability of every person to learn and to transform themselves and their communities through learning.
Continuous Growth Ìý
We believe in inspiring engaged learning among users and staff through the ongoing development of knowledge and by applying our expertise to the continuous improvement of resources, services, and spaces.
Collaboration Ìý
We believe in being active agents and collaborators in the educational, research, and community engagement mission of the institution. We build relationships and work together toward shared goals that align with our Core Purpose and Values.