Our Values
The foundation of librarianship rests on an essential set of core values that define, inform, and guide our daily practices as librarians. We build on a proud history of care for the community with ongoing development and understanding of our community members and their needs.
These Values include:
- Equity
- The library strives to ensure equal and equitable access to materials for patrons through various technologies, formats, and delivery methods.
- Confidentiality/Privacy
- The library's protection of patron privacy and confidentiality is necessary for intellectual freedom and fundamental to the ethics and practice of librarianship.
- Diversity
- The library values individual needs, experiences, and differences and creates a safe place for all to gather.
- Inclusion
- The library welcomes participation in decision-making and service development by residents and communities.
- Innovation
- The library encourages creativity, experimentation and the generation of ideas.
- Accountability
- The library takes responsibility for its actions and services. We are accountable to public funds and have a legal and ethical responsibility as trustees of those funds to ensure the library's future.
- Service Orientation
- The library strives to provide excellent and responsible services through the information we provide, the services we offer, and training to ensure qualified staff.