In an evolving technological society, the University Libraries supports, strengthens, and advances the intellectual and cultural foundations of learning and research by preserving past and present knowledge and by acting as a partner in developing the technological future of WKU and libraries of the Commonwealth. Go to top Organizational Values of the University Libraries Underlying the operation of the University Libraries and Kentucky Museum are institutional values that define its culture, shape its goals and guide its decisions and actions. The University Libraries uses sound management practices and a responsive organizational structure to deliver appropriate and timely services to its users. 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.