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. Libraries reflect the diversity of our society. Libraries are the heart of the community, a community meeting place and source of pride. Library buildings reflect the needs, values, and traditions of their communities. Libraries are easily accessible, as physical spaces and as online service providers.