The development of a knowledgeable, versatile, and skilled faculty and staff is encourage and supported. The University Libraries fosters and supports teaching, learning, and research by providing resources, access to knowledge, information and ideas, and by providing assistance and instruction. Service is provided in an open, receptive, and courteous manner. Fundamental to this philosophy of service is a commitment to freedom of information and equity of access to information. The University Libraries seeks, tests, and employs new and creative methods of improving services and using its resources efficiently.
Innovation includes using new technologies to improve the process of scholarly communication.
The University Libraries strives to create a climate that encourages innovative solutions to problems. The University Libraries encourages and supports widespread cooperation and collaboration among the University Libraries and with the WKU community. The spirit of cooperation extends beyond WKU's boundaries to other institutions through cooperative efforts of resource sharing and information system development. The University Libraries values diversity in staff, users, and collections and strives to provide a climate of openness, acceptance, and respect for individuals and points of view. The University Libraries is committed to the principles of academic freedom and open communication and dedicated to creating an environment characterized by ethical behavior, accountability, and honesty.