Small Liberal Arts College: Centre College
Enrollment: 1147 (http://www.centre.edu/web/news/2006/enrollmentrecords06.html)
Library Mission Policy
The mission of The Grace Doherty Library is to support the curriculum of Centre College. To this end, the librarians shall
endeavor to do the following.
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To make available the materials that students may need for the courses they take and that faculty members must
have to be well grounded in the courses they teach.
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To provide access to remote sources of information, either through electronic access, interlibrary loan or document
delivery.
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To continue to develop and improve the traditional collection and electronic resources.
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To continue to develop and improve traditional library services and electronic services.
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To teach students to exploit the full resources of the library.
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To maintain the library as a central place on campus for study.
The library staff will continue to work closely with the faculty, the student body, and the professional staff to achieve these
goals.
Last updated July 14, 2007
College Purpose
Centre College is a small, independent, and selective educational community dedicated to study
in the liberal arts as a means to develop the intellectual, personal, and moral potential of its
students. Centre nurtures in its students the ability to think logically and critically, to work
creatively, to analyze and compare values, and to write and speak with clarity and grace. It
acquaints students with the range of accomplishments of the human mind and spirit in a variety
of arts and theoretical disciplines. It enables students to choose and fulfill significant
responsibilities in society. In short, Centre’s highest priority is to prepare its students for lives of
learning, leadership, and service.
A long and rich tradition of tolerance, freedom of enquiry, and community informs all aspects
of college life. Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful
relationships among faculty, students, and staff, aided by its broadly conceived, nonsectarian,
Judeo-Christian heritage. This tradition commits Centre to a belief in the unconditional value of
each human being, to an appreciation of the differences among people, and to a recognition of
the close connection between responsible self-development and community well-being.
Medium Sized Liberal Arts College: Middlebury College
Enrollment: 2450 students (http://www.middlebury.edu/about/facts) residential
Library
Library and Information Services Mission
We bring knowledge to you. We help you explore, use and contribute to it as you engage the
world.
Values
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We give priority to the academic mission.
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We welcome change. We seek out innovations and ideas that improve the College and
our community.
We insist on high quality service, resources, tools and performance. We accomplish this
through ownership, accountability, and team work.
We respect our community, our co-workers, and the environment.
We make decisions openly whenever possible and involve stakeholders in the process.
We trust our professional judgment.
We value people from all walks of life and their perspectives. We believe that
productive conflict strengthens our work together.
We encourage each other to take informed risks and to learn from mistakes.
We accept that work is challenging, and the challenge can be fun.
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Middlebury College Mission Statement
At Middlebury College we challenge students to participate fully in a vibrant and diverse academic community. The
College's Vermont location offers an inspirational setting for learning and reflection, reinforcing our commitment
to integrating environmental stewardship into both our curriculum and our practices on campus. Yet the College
also reaches far beyond the Green Mountains, offering a rich array of undergraduate and graduate programs that
connect our community to other places, countries, and cultures. We strive to engage students' capacity for
rigorous analysis and independent thought within a wide range of disciplines and endeavors, and to cultivate the
intellectual, creative, physical, ethical, and social qualities essential for leadership in a rapidly changing global
community. Through the pursuit of knowledge unconstrained by national or disciplinary boundaries, students who
come to Middlebury learn to engage the world.
(The above statement was adopted by the Middlebury College Board of Trustees through the action of its
Prudential Committee on March 2, 2006.)
Small University: Sewanee: The University of the South
Enrollment: 1509 college of letters, 136 School of Theology, 7500 distance learning certificate program
College University Purpose
The University of the South is an institution of the Episcopal Church dedicated to the pursuit of
knowledge, understanding, and wisdom in close community and in full freedom of inquiry, and
enlightened by Christian faith in the Anglican tradition, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds,
to the end that students be prepared to search for truth, seek justice, preserve liberty under law,
and serve God and humanity.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to the development of the whole person through a
liberal arts education of the highest quality. Outstanding students work closely with distinguished
and diverse faculty in a demanding course of humane and scientific study that prepares them for
lives of achievement and service. Providing rich opportunities for leadership and intellectual and
spiritual growth, while grounding its community on a pledge of honor, Sewanee enables students to
live with grace, integrity, and a reverent concern for the world.
The School of Theology educates women and men to serve the broad whole of the Episcopal Church
in ordained and lay vocations. The School develops leaders who are learned, skilled, informed by
the Word of God, and committed to the mission of Christ’s church, in the Anglican tradition of
forming disciples through a common life of prayer, learning, and service. Sewanee’s seminary
education and world-wide programs equip people for ministry through the gift of theological
reflection in community.
Mission Statement
The Library is a component of the University’s Information Technology Services division. The
primary mission of the Library is to provide the members of the academic community with
access to resources that support the current and anticipated instructional, research, and service
programs of the University of the South. It is the Library’s mission to provide instruction in the
effective use of these resources, and to promote critical thinking and life-long learning, so that
the Library is central to the educational mission of the University.
In addition, the Library contributes to the culture and informational resources of the
surrounding community. The Library also serves as a Federal Government Depository.
(http://library.sewanee.edu/content.php?pid=242141&sid=2757960)
Large Community College: Community College of Philadelphia:
Enrollment: 19,048 (http://www.onlineeducation.net/school/community-college-of-philadelphia)
Community College of Philadelphia: Mission Statement
Community College of Philadelphia is an open admission, associate’s degree-granting institution
that provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Programs of study in the
liberal arts and sciences, career technologies and basic academic skills provide a coherent
foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves
Philadelphia by preparing students to be informed and concerned citizens, to be active
participants in the cultural life of the city, and to be able to meet the changing needs of
business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political
concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages
and backgrounds, and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their
goals.
Community College of Philadelphia seeks to create a caring environment that is intellectually
and culturally dynamic and encourages all students to achieve:
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greater insight into their strengths, needs and aspirations, and greater appreciation of their own
cultural background and experience;
increased awareness and appreciation of a diverse world where all are interdependent;
heightened curiosity and active interest in intellectual questions and social issues;
improved ability to pursue paths of inquiry, to interpret and evaluate what is discovered, and to
express reactions effectively;
self-fulfillment based on service to others, preparation for future work and study, and
enjoyment of present challenges and accomplishments.
Mission of the Library
The mission of the Library at the Community College of Philadelphia is to provide
instruction, collections, services and facilities which support the teaching programs of
the College and prepare the student to function responsibly as an individual within
society.
(http://www.ccp.edu/vpacaff/library/libinfo.htm)
Small public university: William & Mary :
Enrollment: 8200 (2011)
(http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/William_Mary.htm)
William & Mary Mission Statement:
"The College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning
in the United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, William and Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of
generations of American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, it continues this tradition of
excellence by combining the best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research
university. Its moderate size, dedicated faculty, and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique character among public
institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and teachers.
The university's predominantly residential undergraduate program provides a broad liberal education in a stimulating academic
environment enhanced by a talented and diverse student body. This nationally acclaimed undergraduate program is integrated
with selected graduate and professional programs in five faculties -- Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Law, and Marine
Science. Masters and doctoral programs in the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences, business, education, and law
provide a wide variety of intellectual opportunities for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
At William and Mary, teaching, research, and public service are linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and
expand knowledge. Effective teaching imparts knowledge and encourages the intellectual development of both student and
teacher. Quality research supports the educational program by introducing students to the challenge and excitement of original
discovery, and is a source of the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society. The university recognizes its special
responsibility to the citizens of Virginia through public and community service to the Commonwealth as well as to national and
international communities. Teaching, research, and public service are all integral parts of the mission of William and Mary."
(mission statement from www.wm.edu/provost/strategicplan/WilliamMaryMissionStatement.pdf)
Libraries
Because Wikipedia looks bad in a bibliography.
William & Mary’s extensive library system is the collective brain of the university. Within its million–plus books and
hundreds of thousands of periodicals, journals and electronic databases, you can find the sum total of human
knowledge. It’s like the Internet, without all of the made up stuff.
Swem Library was renovated in 2005 and is regularly ranked within the top ten of the “Best College Library” category by
Princeton Review. It is the biggest library on campus, staffed by ridiculously knowledgeable and helpful librarians who
will even answer queries by instant message. Find the information you need in Swem’s print and electronic collections.
Check out free laptops, iPods and videos, or work with your friends in the Information Commons. Make your own digital
masterpiece in their state-of-the-art Media Center. Take advantage of the latest technology in the Interactive Graphics
Lab. Discover the past in the manuscripts and archives of Swem’s Special Collections Research Center.
Swem has Summon, an online research tool that allows you to search dozens of popular electronic databases at once.
Most allow you to view full-text books, journals and articles, even from the comfort of your room. But you might want to
go to Swem anyway. The Greenberry's Coffee and gourmet pastries and sandwiches at Mews—Swem’s own coffee
shop—is worth the trip alone. And Swem is the place on campus to study late into the night.
Each of William & Mary’s nationally ranked graduate and professional schools has its own library with specially trained
staff. The Law Library—the oldest in America—is home to the historic Thomas Jefferson Collection, as well as primary
and secondary source materials covering the entire breadth of Anglo-American law.
The Mason School of Business Library, located on the second floor of the stunning Alan B. Miller Hall, offers the latest
online tools like Bloomberg, journals and videos for studying real-world business practices. The William J. Hargis, Jr.
Library at VIMS holds the ever-expanding collection of marine science reports, studies, theses and scholarly papers
produced by VIMS staff and students. And the Education Library re-located to its new home in the cutting-edge School of
Education building in 2010.
Large Community College : Miami Dade College –
Enrollment: 174,000 students (http://www.mdc.edu/main/ 5/30/13
"Community" Does not Mean Small
In 2009, the Chronicle of Higher Education listed Miami-Dade College (MDC), as the largest
community college in the United States. MDC boasts enrollment of more than 170,000 students
at eight campuses globally.
Mission
The Mission of Miami Dade College is to change lives through the opportunity of education.
As democracy’s college, MDC provides high-quality teaching and learning experiences that are
accessible and affordable to meet the needs of our diverse students and prepare them to be
responsible global citizens and successful lifelong learners. The College embraces its
responsibility to serve as an economic, cultural and civic beacon in our community.
Mission Statement:
The collective mission of the Libraries of Miami Dade College is to provide access to collections,
resources, services and facilities in support of the College’s academic programs. The libraries
emphasize their instructional role in assisting faculty, staff, and students to use collections,
research tools, and services effectively.
http://www.mdc.edu/main/library/about/
Large public university:Purdue University
Enrollment: 71,998 (2008) Purdue/ about
(hardest to find)
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Mission Statement for Purdue University Main Campus:
The mission of Purdue University is to serve the citizens of Indiana, the United States, and the world through discovery that
expands the realm of knowledge, learning through dissemination and preservation of knowledge, and engagement through
exchange of knowledge.
Discovery: Grounded in the most advanced theoretical, empirical, and applied methods, the University’s programs of research,
scholarship, and creative endeavor expand the realm of knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Learning through dissemination and preservation: The University promotes and champions learning by providing a variety of
instructional settings where students and faculty can share and create new knowledge. It distributes knowledge to an audience
of peers and citizens through a great diversity of academic literature and professional activities. In its libraries and other
archives, the University serves as the repository and facilitator of access to a rich accumulation of human information,
knowledge, and wisdom.
Engagement through exchange: Through its programs of knowledge exchange and application, the University helps put
knowledge to work to create new opportunities that advance our society and solve a variety of technical and social problems.
from http://www.purdue.edu/strategic_plan/pages/westlafayette/wl_mission.html
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/purdue_main.htm
Library Mission statement (easiest to find)
07/01/2011
Purdue University Libraries, Press, and Copyright Office
Strategic Plan 2011-2016
Mission
Our mission is to advance the creation of knowledge for the global community through provision
and preservation of scholarly information resources; teaching of information literacy; research in
library, archival, and information sciences; and the development of dynamic physical and virtual
learning environments. (http://www.lib.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/plan2016.pdf)
Large Private University –Liberty University –
Residential enrollment: 12,600; Online enrollment: over 80,000; Total enrollment: exceeds 92,600
Mission of the University
Statement of Mission and Purpose
Maintaining the vision of the founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell, Liberty University develops Christ-centered
men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world.
Through its residential and online programs, the University educates men and women who will make important contributions to their
workplaces and communities, follow their chosen vocations as callings to glorify God, and fulfill the Great Commission.
Liberty University will:
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Emphasize excellence in teaching and learning.
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Foster university-level competencies in communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and mathematics in all
undergraduate programs.
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Ensure competency in scholarship, research, and professional communication in all graduate programs.
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Promote the synthesis of academic knowledge and Christian worldview in order that there might be a maturing of spiritual,
intellectual, social and physical value-driven behavior.
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Enable students to engage in a major field of study in career-focused disciplines built on a solid foundation in the liberal arts.
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Promote an understanding of the Western tradition and the diverse elements of American cultural history, especially the
importance of the individual in maintaining democratic and free market processes.
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Contribute to a knowledge and understanding of other cultures and of international events.
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Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social
responsibility and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as
the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior.
Library mission/ ILRC Mission and Goals
We support teaching, learning, and research by providing information, technology, facilities, and related services for Liberty University
faculty and students.
In pursuit of this mission, we seek to...
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design, deploy and maintain classroom, conference, and study spaces suitable for teaching, learning, research, and other
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activities relevant to the mission of Liberty University
design, develop, and maintain computing facilities and services that support instruction, research, productivity, community-
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building, and other activities relevant to the mission of Liberty University
identify, acquire, organize, and preserve information resources to support the curriculum and mission of Liberty University
provide access to information resources and services through appropriate interfaces
provide outreach and support services to ensure that students and faculty use information and technology effectively
participate in resource-sharing and other forms of interlibrary cooperation
respect and value people—our employees and the patrons we serve
Note: What is the ILRC?
Liberty University’s Integrated Learning Resource Center – known as the ILRC – combines in a single organization the resources of three
units that are vital to the academic success of faculty and students: the A. Pierre Guillermin Library, the Computer Labs, and the Media
Services Department. The ILRC facility is a relaxed study and work environment that integrates student library services, computer labs
and classrooms, group and quiet study areas, and a coffee bar.
The library provides a wide range of materials and services, employs a group of well-qualified personnel consisting of professional
librarians and trained support staff, and maintains membership in local, state, regional, and national library cooperative ventures. The
library collection has holdings of approximately 250,000 paper volumes, more than 150,000 e-books, over 97,000 unique electronic
and print periodical titles, and 200+ electronic databases containing many full text documents. Access to the electronic materials is
available worldwide to Liberty students and faculty via the Internet. Materials from libraries across the United States can also be
obtained through interlibrary loan services.
Liberty University Online students have direct toll-free telephone and email access to library personnel. Online Student Library Services
include computer research, document delivery, and book delivery.
The Curriculum Library provides Education students with a variety of materials geared toward children and young adults, as well as
materials for lesson preparation. In addition, the Curriculum Library offers access to a variety of other materials such as compact discs,
DVDs, and music scores, and provides listening and viewing stations.
Attendance at an orientation session covering basic research skills and introducing library services is required of all freshmen.
Additional training in the use of library resources is available for students and faculty upon request via liaison librarians.
The ILRC Computer Labs Department maintains over 470 computers in 16 classroom labs, over 350 computers in various open
computing spaces, and over 250 computers in specialized computing spaces across campus. All of the machines in the ILRC are
connected to the Internet via a high-speed connection. Each machine is pre-loaded with a variety of software titles available for
student use, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mathematica, and SPSS. The ILRC also has computer labs that are
equipped with specialized software, including Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Audition, Cinema 4D, Finale, and Sibelius.
The Media Services Department provides access to classroom audio and video technology for the entire campus. They also provide the
training and support to deliver academic content with this technology.)
Source: https://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=4785 VERY easy to find!