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Library Home: About
the Library : Mission & History |
| Library Mission Statement |
| The Scarborough-Phillips Library affirms the St. Edward's University mission
and its foundations within the Holy Cross tradition by fostering scholarship,
teaching excellence, cultural diversity, religious freedom, and lifelong learning.
The Library provides access to information in a variety of formats, encourages
the pursuit of knowledge, and defends academic freedom. The acquisition of knowledge
and the effective use of information are crucial to the mission of St. Edward's
University; the Library serves to further this mission by respecting scholarly
tradition while responding to technological change.
The Scarborough-Phillips Library collects materials that support the curricular
and research needs of a teaching university, one that emphasizes the exploration
of social issues, ideas and values from an international perspective.
The Library strives to provide the latest in information technology and guides
users in utilizing and evaluating its resources. In addition, the Library cooperates
with other libraries, allowing access to a broader range of materials and participating
in a larger learning community.
The library staff demonstrates respect for users by providing equal access
to library service and by recognizing individual learning styles and needs. Through
its commitment to teaching information-seeking skills and strategies, the Library
promotes critical thinking and scholarly independence. The library staff works
together to create a comfortable learning environment and an atmosphere of respect
and tolerance, not only among ourselves, but also in our relationships with library
users.
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