The Library supports the mission of the College by providing scholarly resources vital to liberal education and by teaching the research skills necessary for lifelong learning. The Library is committed to developing knowledgeable information consumers. With this in mind, librarians and professional staff partner with faculty and students to enable effective location, access, evaluation and ethical use of information. The Library will:

• select and preserve materials in appropriate formats that reflect the accumulated knowledge of humanity;
• provide access to scholarly resources in appropriate formats to support the curriculum;
• instruct the college community in the use of information resources;
• create/purchase, and maintain systems to provide reliable access to information;
• cooperate with appropriate departments on campus to maximize information resources and services;
• actively participate in regional and national library organizations to ensure effective service provision;
• hire and retain a progressive and professional staff attuned to the academic needs of the college community;
• maintain and preserve the history of the College and its environs through its archives;
• provide a well-equipped and comfortable place conducive to scholarly study, research, and to the exchange of ideas.