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Mission:
The Georgia Highlands College Library is committed to the College's mission of teaching, research, and service, and by providing access to resources in all formats as they develop in order to meet the curriculum and intellectual needs of the Georgia Highlands College community.
The Georgia Highlands College Library, in conjunction with other institutions and University System of Georgia libraries, builds an organization that fosters cultural diversity and an environment conducive to learning and research
Objectives and Values
- The Library supports information competency by providing high quality service and formal instruction, comfortable and secure networked spaces for learning, and comprehensive reference services for the students, the staff, and the faculty.
- The Library enables students to use the Library resources efficiently and effectively.
- Library staff ensures access to information by teaching information retrieval and utilizing current and emerging technologies.
- The Library provides resources to all users at the point of need in a timely manner.
- The Library supports and participates in the cultural development of the students, the faculty, the staff and the surrounding communities by providing a venue for displays, events and activities.
- The Library maintains effective collaborations with partner institutions.
- The Library participates in consortial relationships with University System of Georgia libraries and other institutions.
- The Library maintains appropriate collections at all Georgia Highlands College libraries by acquiring, managing, and preserving information in a wide variety of formats, including networked information resources provided through consortial relationships with all University System of Georgia libraries.
- The Library utilizes proper budget management practices, including setting priorities for expenditures and adhering to procedures for purchases and budget adjustments.
- The Library staff participates in professional development activities to stay abreast of trends and advancements in the field of librarianship.
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