Communities support the growth of small business. Oregonians are involved in their government, acting upon issues and ideas in an informed manner. Oregonians support stable and appropriate investment in public services. Oregon Libraries Oregon's libraries play a critical role in the Vision for Oregon by helping Oregonians become educated, thoughtful, and involved members of their communities. Libraries promote the joy and life long benefits of reading.
Libraries nourish the human spirit by stimulating intellectual curiosity and personal growth.
Libraries guarantee the impartial provision of information. Libraries teach Oregonians the best ways to find useful information. Libraries are the leading advocates for equity in access to information. Libraries advocate for freedom of information and the protection of individual privacy. Libraries present cultural programs, collect resources, and provide services that anticipate and respond to the changing needs of their communities.