Gelman Library System Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision: to become a premier intellectual resource center dedicated to anticipating and exceeding user expectations with a staff firmly committed to excellent customer service and continuous learning and improvement.
Our Mission: The Mission of the Gelman Library System is to enable GW faculty and students, regardless of location, to meet their curricular, research and information needs. With a commitment to excellence in services, the Library system offers quality information resources and creative and innovative options to support the intellectual inquiry, research and lifelong learning needs of the unique university community it serves.
Our Values in the Workplace
Quality & Excellence
- in service that meets the expressed and anticipated needs of students and faculty
- in collections that support the curricular and research requirements of students and faculty
- in staff who demonstrate the highest standards of service, competence and integrity
Teaching
- that encourages the development of critical thinking skills
- that improves and expands information literacy
- that promotes intellectual independence
Creativity & Innovation
- in generating ideas
- in providing services
- in problem-solving
- in decision-making
Leadership
- that inspires achievement and encourages initiative
- that promotes professional growth and development
- that encourages risk-taking
Respect
- for the exploration and expression of ideas
- for our multi-cultural and diverse environment
- in our behavior for the feelings and sensibilities of others
Integrity
- in our actions
- in our personal and professional conduct
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