Wayne College Library's Mission, Vision, and Values

In support of the mission of The University of Akron Wayne College, the Library provides resources and services to promote information literacy for lifelong learning.

The Wayne College Library will be the hub of intellectual activity and discovery on campus.  The Library will lead efforts and partner with Faculty to ensure that all Wayne College students master information literacy skills.  The Library will be known and valued for its superior services, cooperative spirit, comfortable environment, useful and relevant collections, cutting-edge technology, and knowledgeable and innovative staff.  Patrons who utilize the library’s resources and services will feel a connection with the library based on the personal attention and service they receive.

The vision and strategic priorities of Wayne College Library are built upon the following values.  These values guide the library staff in service to library patrons as well as workplace and collegial relationships.

• Service and Helpfulness: We are committed to communicating and providing services in a manner that our colleagues and patrons will remember as proactive, courteous, and beyond expectations.  We strive to ensure our patrons know that they are appreciated and that their positive experience is our highest priority.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: We foster collaboration and a collegial work environment with open communication and transparent processes.  We strive to cooperate with our colleagues and other organizations to streamline processes, share resources, and reduce redundancies. 
• Respect: We treat one another with respect and value the diversity others bring into the library every day. 
• Lifelong Learning and Development: We are committed to ongoing learning for both individual and organizational growth and strive to inspire the same dedication to lifelong learning in all we serve.  We actively participate in a culture of professional engagement to keep up with constantly changing library trends. 
• Creativity and Flexibility: We meet the changing needs of our library patrons by seeking innovative solutions and creative ideas.  We are flexible and open to trying new approaches and technologies that may benefit our library patrons.
• Integrity, Accountability, and Quality: We continuously evaluate and improve our processes and services to exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Approved: 8/18/2017