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Mission Statement, Role and Values

Mission Statement

The Jasper County Public Library’s mission is to inform, enrich and empower our diverse community.

 

Role

  • The Library provides easy access to:
  • Books
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • CDs
  • VHS/DVDs/BluRays
  • Audio Books/Playaways/Ebooks
  • Computer Software
  • Research Materials
  • Wired & Wireless Internet
  • Computers/Printers/Scanners
  • The Library offers easy access to our facilities, providing convenient hours and adequate space for materials, programming and quiet study.
  • The Library serves as a cultural and community center, providing classes, programs and a place for the community to gather. 
  • The Library is a center for access to local history and genealogical resources relevant to Jasper County

·         The Library is on the forefront of the information age.  We make it a priority to continually evaluate rapidly changing technology, selecting those technologies which improve or enhance our service.

  • The Library cooperates with other libraries to provide better service to its users and make the most effective and efficient use of its tax dollars.
  • Trained staff assists users in making full use of libraryresources, programs, and facilities.

Our Values

·         We provide prompt, accurate and friendly service.

  • We treat all library users with equal respect and consideration.
  • We consider every question valid.
  • We provide information expressing various viewpoints.
  • We respect and protect the privacy of our patrons to the fullest extent permissible by law.
  • We are committed to Intellectual Freedom.  We encourage the exchange of ideas and information.  We resist all efforts to censor Library resources. 
  • We encourage and support the highest level of personal initiative and professional development.  We provide creative challenges, financial remuneration and continuing education for all staff.   
  • We foster and support teamwork, cooperation and involvement at all levels of the organization.  We treat each other with respect and integrity and work as a team with the board.

 

Adopted 1/17/95; revised 9/11

 
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